i mean, i think this is not pedophilia because the ML didn't groom the FL (grooming is when they enter a romantic relationship while the other one is an adult, and the other one is a minor.). He literally waits until the FL is in the right age before entering the relationship. tho they like each other when FL confessed, he knows it's not yet the right time to accept it.
and also, tbh, it's fine compared to other shoujo plots. especially japanese shoujo mangas. the plots are beautiful but there are lots of questionable pairings and red flags hahahaha. the age gap in some mangas are insane too. but japanese mangas are precious oki.
i mean, i think this is not pedophilia because the ML didn't groom the FL (grooming is when they enter a romantic relationship while the other one is an adult, and the other one is a minor.). He literally waits until the FL is in the right age before entering the relationship. tho they like each other when FL confessed, he knows it's not yet the right time to accept it.
and also, tbh, it's fine compared to other shoujo plots. especially japanese shoujo mangas. the plots are beautiful but there are lots of questionable pairings and red flags hahahaha. the age gap in some mangas are insane too. but japanese mangas are precious oki.