No way Im so mad they didn’t end together (at least I think so?? If I haven’t missed anything lol?) but ya anyways crazy unexpected backstory but I love it
Yeah, but they weren't dating in the first place. She (14-16) developed a crush on him (17-19) They just had some after noon tea everyday with her doing mainly all the talking. He literally had no idea about her feelings, that's why he called himself naive. It's completely normal for teenagers to develop crushes on people not in their year, the ick factor is for when there's a power imbalance in a relationship. (and that doesn't apply here.
Huh? Like I said, Martha was going to confess when she was 16 and he was 19, but couldn't. And he came back to the school when she was 19 and he was 22. Op could have meant either the option 1 or the option 2, and most people consider both those ages as completely normal. When you are a young adult (college) , all your options are not gonna be the same age as you, and that doesn't always equate to a power imbalance. Cus the main point is to date people with similiar circumstances and experiences as you. Just because the age gap couple is older doesn't mean the relationship won't be exploitative, and vice versa.
Mr. elegant (I love this manga but I don’t remember their names smh)
Didn’t seem to be in the least bit interested in miss ballerina when they were younger
(he has pure feelings towards her and it makes their relationship a lot more innocent and acceptable)
Although the age gap is not weird for me I see how it can be weird for others!! And to be fair he wasn’t a teacher when he met her.. they were students and he went on to become a teacher WHEN SHE GRADUATED (〜 ̄△ ̄)〜
It’s not as weird as you’re making it out to be honestly also think of the time this is based on, and keep in mind that mr. Elegant only started liking her LATER
SAY YESSSS PLEASEEE. Bro I feel like she will hesitate and think about him getting married soon ITS ALWAYS LIKE THAT UGH