I honestly don't mind there being romance. MC needs someone he loves because he seemed so cheerful in the beginning when his grandpa was still alive. He's stoic now but hopefully we see him in a more innocent/silly portrayal with a lover
WAIT OMG IT'S THE ARTIST THAT DROPPED THAT ONE MANHWA WITH A STUDENT WITH SERIAL KILLER ABILITYY I had to drop it after the artist was changed but omg I'm so happy to see the art again
ml better do some hard yearning before she reciprocates his feelings in the future