Omg yes I read the novel after being scared from the comment but the ML is genuinely so kind. I love both the MC and ML (even if the mc is overly acquiescent at times) because they are so flawed but constantly working to heal. I’m not one to excuse poor actions/forgive toxic men so I really don’t know what part of the story the original comment is referencing the ML’s apprehension is really understandable since he’s never seen him in a romantic light before, but he considers it seriously and with care
YESSS VALIDATIONNNNNN!!!! IM NOT CRAZYYYYY!!!
I'm so glad you responded because I haven't the faintest idea what novel the original comment was talking about. For all the ML's faults, he was wonderful to the MC in many ways and made up instances where he wasn't. I like both of their characters and am really looking forward to seeing their love story depicted in this webtoon.

Okay, so basically I'm commenting because 2 comments below me someone compared this story to Jinx, calling it toxic, the ML a selfish prick, and the MC a bird with no self-respect. Naturally, as someone enjoying the webtoon, I was greatly dismayed and took them at their word. And then I read the novel and I'm confused because none of what they said seems to have happened. Both the MC and ML were rather nuanced characters who both gave each other a lot of grace and no one was being selfish or a bird here. Additionally, I can't really find a scene which matches the previous commenter's description of the ML leaving the MC on different occasions 'to maintain his perfect image'. In fact, whether the MC gets hurt or the ML, the ML is always the one to reach out, never the MC, so it feels slightly irritating at times that the MC never seems to be as attentive towards the ML as the ML is. I have no idea what novel the commenter below read and I need someone to help me out either by backing me up or telling me what I missed.