i really do like this miscommunication arc so far. i think MC's way of thinking is pretty ...

i really do like this miscommunication arc so far.
i think MC's way of thinking is pretty good. he's aware of his own flaws and capable of critically think back on why he acted a certain way. it's what ML is lacking which is why he can't figure out WHY he wants MC with him. so it's a good thing imo that MC told him to
figure out what he wants their relationship to be.
BUT i think it's really interesting how MC puts all the ''work'' on ML, it's a very humane reaction. obviously ML is emotionnaly immature and has a twisted view of relationships, which MC seems to know. it's easy being the one pulling away after years of entertaining ML's ''friendship'', and enabling his behaviours because he wanted to stay close to him. not saying MC is the one in the wrong, just that this ultimatum is kinda the easy way out instead of really talking it out. but also ML probably wouldn't listen/understand.
us readers are frustrated cause this is messed up but with how they are and their shared past, what wouldv'e actually worked? very interesting