As described in at least two chapters, Kanou was raised very dysfunctional. He lacks the "tools" necessary to show love the way most of us do. He expresses love the only way he knows -- overbearing, obsessive, distrustful yet protective. (Chpt. 39 shows his Father's idea of love) Ayase is slowly teaching Kanou how to be forgiving and patient and Kanou is teaching Ayase that not everyone is worthy of trust or kindness, as well as how to stand up on his own as a man. (Accepting himself -- faults and flaws included). I like Kuba as a character but, I don't think he can give Ayase what he truly needs. BTW I do NOT condone nor excuse abuse in any form. I simply want to explain that not all abusers do it intentionally. Some (myself for one) can realize their faults and change their behavior for the ones they love.
As described in at least two chapters, Kanou was raised very dysfunctional. He lacks the "tools" necessary to show love the way most of us do. He expresses love the only way he knows -- overbearing, obsessive, distrustful yet protective. (Chpt. 39 shows his Father's idea of love)
Ayase is slowly teaching Kanou how to be forgiving and patient and Kanou is teaching Ayase that not everyone is worthy of trust or kindness, as well as how to stand up on his own as a man. (Accepting himself -- faults and flaws included).
I like Kuba as a character but, I don't think he can give Ayase what he truly needs.
BTW I do NOT condone nor excuse abuse in any form. I simply want to explain that not all abusers do it intentionally. Some (myself for one) can realize their faults and change their behavior for the ones they love.