Ok. This only works if you have memory loss from it being so long since reading the first few chapters. Yawhi was a certified asshat from the beginning and has not owned a single harmful thing he’s done. “Couldn’t you tell how much I liked you/how much I’m trying/why couldn’t you see/how could you make me so confused as to whether or not you liked me/was it all a lie?” is the same gaslighting bullshit he’s been pulling this whole series. HE was the one who wasn’t clear -
ok, so - I am sooooo glad Jooin walked away from Yahwi here. Yes he's got family trauma and likely other issues, but that is not justification for him to treat his romantic partners any which way. Just because that's what he can give doesn't mean Jooin is obligated to accept it.
Now, for those saying Cain is sus, let's not forget they have spent quite a bit of time as pen pals, forming a friendship, and even making opportunities to spend time together during the school trip. Cain has never pushed Jooin's boundaries (unless you count his confusing first approach to get to know Jooin - who, btw had already thought Cain was cute), and frankly I think it would be OOC for Cain to suddenly be just as bad or worse to Jooin than Yahwi. I mean, there's usually at least a liiiitle foreshadowing for stuff like that. Either way, rather than thinking about what kind of character development would make me feel ok for Jooin to take Yahwi back, I am proud of Jooin's character development, and his growing ability to not lower himself to accept something he does not want nor is good for him. To a certain extent, at least, people treat you how you let them. Thanks for reading my dissertation, lol. (▰˘◡˘▰)
but who is this sister tho... like, not sure I'd be asking my kid brother to do this lol ┑( ̄Д  ̄)┍ many thoughts, many questions, looking forward to many answers