From what im getting, Tei is a little insecure or atleast has a little self esteem issue but not of his own body but of his role. Its clear he was raised in a way that prioritized duty more than any other emotion, and for a man as serious as him, he must feel restless and in a way, worthless that he isnt carrying out his duties as he should.
Im a little confused about Shu and I wanna trust that hes merely entertaining his concubines as a form of respect but not taking them to bed, but I hope they'll communicate soon. Its clear he prioritizes Tei over everything else, but I hope he realizes that Tei is a stranger in Arnata, even if he had been there before, things changed and hes finally in a soldified role that he feels hes not carrying out properly.
I love Slowburns, especially ones with misunderstandings, the angst is always the best and the resolution of feelings are always so warm, I just hope its resolved in a healthy way
i mean i did wanna read smutt but the plot is so confusing, the shift/reveal that this was an omegaverse surprised me and then its completed when the last chapter ends on a cliffhanger??? its odd but whatever, the top is super cute!! hard to tell what the bottom is feeling exactly though but i find them sweet.







NO WAY THEY FINALLY START FUCKING AND ITS THE END OF THE SEASOB
LIKE IM CELEBRATING, ITS FINALLY THEM!! also this is the first time ive seen the prostate get pinched, this is really my fav type of smut yaoi