ok but to be fair, ML was strung along for a decade. Had his crush/bestfriend get jealous anytime someone else showed interest in him and then have to watch his bestfriend whore himself out and have a supposed “colourful sex life”.
It’s extremely destructive and painful to be forced to be the one to wait. Especially after the year 9 flash back where MC made a move on him FIRST, confirming he has feelings for the ML he did not realise.

there's sexual coersion in this so be careful if you don't like that kind of stuff. also the ml is such a manchild and never allows the mc to just take his time and figure himself out, he rushes him wayy too much