Well i don't argument here but we have different vision. For us that's not too weird. Feeling in love or crush on someone is something you can't decide. Like a middle school girl who has a crush on her teacher who 30 years apart. Mostly girls or even boys though that before.
I think this man only has crush on him for 10 years. I think since he becomes more mature and by destiny they're get a chance to be together again. Blah blah he has a development feeling bit by bit in the story
Ps: sorry my English is my third language i'm not a pro, especially with this long dialogue lmao. Thanks for reading this no hate btw ;)
I want to clarify though, Theres nothing to forgive a child for having a crush on an older person for. They are naive and idolise people easily. It is natural for them to crush on older people. Theyre only kids and its not wrong in any way for them unless theyre being inappropriate. Older people should never entertain that, and should never reciprocate.

Oh yikes the editor was 15 when ml fell in love with him ooooof instant drop. I had really hoped this wouldn't be the case and that he just cherished a fans words untill he fell inlove with 25 yr old editor, gross lol