based on this chapter alone I can tell that Tsuzumi-chan has more walls up than she lets on and compared to Subaru I can feel that her little sister's history affected her more than Subaru herself especially with the reaction she made by the "boys" being mentioned. It's a good comparison to make with her dad because even though he's also shocked by the ironically "good" news and was uneasy about it, he was compromising his feelings for Subaru's sake (it's probably the first time she was this outspoken in front of them) but I know it's a different case from one sibling to another. That's most likely why Tsuzumi is also very close with Kaoruko (heck even with her family) she most definitely felt responsible for what happened and Kaoruko was her little sister's saving grace. I can feel where the narrative is heading. I like this though!! overcoming traumas are one thing for those who experienced it but also another thing for someone who was able to witness it unfold and I mean every little thing, Subaru's struggles—her cries for help, her fear, and her hopelessness. I bet that Tsuzumi absorbed those either positively or negatively.
this is the first time I fw top more than le bottom like Goh Hui Jae just get it and plslsls after knowing his backstory it'd be more difficult not to fall for him like wdym u brought me to the very home you abandoned :'3 how come you were still hopeful to bring life to a place that made you lonely? I'm glad that the grannies were there and no wonder he is so overprotective of them. *crines* I am so afraid of the angst dnfjkdksk ╥﹏╥







I had a huge hunch he immediately knew whats up when he was suspicious of the junior of Lieutenant but it's incredible to know that he was on edge because of the fear that he might not take his hand. I don't think he's testing him or anything I think if Lieutenant said no to his offer he'll compromise because he's deeply in love with him. It kind of reminded me of the scene in REUNION manhwa— when the top learned about the bottom being a boy and not a girl and instead of reacting he was just afraid that whatever they have will stop. His fear was not out of what he learn but the consequences. I LIKE THE DIRECTION OF THIS BC THE FURTHER WE GO IN THE STORY, THE MORE THAT I AM CERTAIN THAT GOH HUI JAE ISN'T A TOXIC CHARACTER. ヾ(❀╹◡╹)ノ~