That’s basically how love triangles are, the minute the second guy comes in, the first guy (sometimes) starts acting way better then before and they sometimes end up with the mc
The only other love triangles I’ve ever really gotten into was Love or Hate and Seeing Double. With those ones, I could genuinely see it going either way and felt as though both relationships could have a valid impact. When the MC gets pulled in both directions, it feels like an actual battle between lovers. But with this one, Cain just straight up fell from the sky and was like “Imma try to make you my master/lover now.” And it just doesn’t feel valid or real. He’s obviously not a bad guy (to Jooin that is) but if genuinely feels like there’s nothing there. Their relationship feels empty.
All I gotta say (not really all I have to say) is that Cain calling Yahwi “kitty” is so cute.
Also, I feel I don’t need to plead Yahwi’s case or defend him anymore because Jooin has already basically mentioned why he is the way he is. He’s done really bad and stupid shit, but he’s not a bad guy and he’s clearly just a confused boy with zero social skills. He is constantly questioning what he can do to make Jooin like and forgive him, and he’s willing to put his reputation (which he really doesn’t care about) on the line if that makes Jooin happy. Jooin just needs to open up about exactly what he wants from him because with those zero social skills and dummy brain, he clearly won’t figure it out for himself. He’s just gonna keep running in circles until he lands on something that doesn’t make Jooin mad at him lmao.
Also also, I still stand by the fact that I don’t think Cain is developed enough as a character or in relation to Jooin in order for me to take their ship seriously. His whole story and arc still feels too fake and fanciful to have any serious endgame qualities. He doesn’t feel like he has any impact or genuine consequences regarding his character. He’s basically there to allow Yahwi the encouragement to do everything he can to win Jooin’s heart.