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This weak FL finds her confidence trope doesn't work unless the ML is already well adjusted and patient. The ML is okay and we can kinda see that he loves her a lot but no communication ML + extremely insecure FL is just a recipe for frustration. Tis a shame bc I love childhood friend -> lovers stories and also like his willingness to defy societal norms for her. Its still early so dont wanna judge too soon but I really foresee much pointless angst for little pay off here.