This was a whole mess and a half tbh, the plot tried to be many things and it became mediocre at every front. I really tried liking it, it had some good aspects like the fact the MC did not budge when the ML who wronged and hurt him started his chase arc. But then the resolution to that was WAY too fast and tbh, we didn't see enough of the ML's inner world to understand why exactly he started falling for the MC he used to despise so much. We truly only saw the ML lusting after his face, his guiding energy and scent... But other than that, what would lead someone who hated the MC at the beginning and even gagged at him sacrifice himself, his pride and position to save him later on? What would make him so obsessed with him? Esper instincts? Lack of character depth. Also, I know it's kinda implied, but it still bugged me that we didn't truly understand what the ML experienced to warrant such hatred for male guides. That was a central part of the contention in the relationship between the mains, yet it wasn't touched on.
Also, the MC mentioned he had mild OCD, but we saw none of that. His avoidant attachment was more present though, but it makes sense given the ML treated him like shit, so was it really avoidant attachment or just a normal reaction to mistreatment? The MC had a rather realistic inner world tbh, at times even relatable. I like that we saw more of his thought process and why he pushed the ML away despite his aggressive advances. His walls at the end were slowly broken down by just a conversation with some random grandma though... Oh well. I did like that part though - about how he realized his love for the ML started surpassing the hatred, meaning there still was, rightfully so, a grudge, but that feelings still got involved, making it more complicated. The more disappointing it was to see how, on such a complicated foundation, their relationship progressed (I mean, we saw like two chapters of it, way too short) seemingly without much traction and push/pull. That cringe interview at the end... Lol. The ML is loveable at times. The MC here is the true hero though.
This was a whole mess and a half tbh, the plot tried to be many things and it became mediocre at every front. I really tried liking it, it had some good aspects like the fact the MC did not budge when the ML who wronged and hurt him started his chase arc. But then the resolution to that was WAY too fast and tbh, we didn't see enough of the ML's inner world to understand why exactly he started falling for the MC he used to despise so much. We truly only saw the ML lusting after his face, his guiding energy and scent... But other than that, what would lead someone who hated the MC at the beginning and even gagged at him sacrifice himself, his pride and position to save him later on? What would make him so obsessed with him? Esper instincts? Lack of character depth. Also, I know it's kinda implied, but it still bugged me that we didn't truly understand what the ML experienced to warrant such hatred for male guides. That was a central part of the contention in the relationship between the mains, yet it wasn't touched on.
Also, the MC mentioned he had mild OCD, but we saw none of that. His avoidant attachment was more present though, but it makes sense given the ML treated him like shit, so was it really avoidant attachment or just a normal reaction to mistreatment? The MC had a rather realistic inner world tbh, at times even relatable. I like that we saw more of his thought process and why he pushed the ML away despite his aggressive advances. His walls at the end were slowly broken down by just a conversation with some random grandma though... Oh well. I did like that part though - about how he realized his love for the ML started surpassing the hatred, meaning there still was, rightfully so, a grudge, but that feelings still got involved, making it more complicated. The more disappointing it was to see how, on such a complicated foundation, their relationship progressed (I mean, we saw like two chapters of it, way too short) seemingly without much traction and push/pull. That cringe interview at the end... Lol. The ML is loveable at times. The MC here is the true hero though.