the miscommunication in this story fits in perfectly because their power struggles, cultural differences, and sexuality. im usually annoyed by this trope because the conflict is easily fixable, but with the political context, both of their assumptions make sense. they both pine for each other but don’t want to give themselves fully yet because of valid reasons
i hope ml struggles a little bit more because mc needs firmer reassurance and outward love that he can understand
the miscommunication in this story fits in perfectly because their power struggles, cultural differences, and sexuality. im usually annoyed by this trope because the conflict is easily fixable, but with the political context, both of their assumptions make sense. they both pine for each other but don’t want to give themselves fully yet because of valid reasons
i hope ml struggles a little bit more because mc needs firmer reassurance and outward love that he can understand