I don’t really think most ppl are upset over Aileen being a dragon or the persecution of her being a child. I think it’s just the fact that the story is adding a romantic element involving MC when a lot of the story’s appeal is the platonic slice of life vibe the series is built upon. Additionally there is probably the fear of the story becoming more stale and cliche (I’m already dreading this “my grand daughter is too good for you” bs it looks like we are going to have, and all the unnecessary drama that’s going to bring) with the introduction of a love interest.
I’m not strongly against the idea of them being a couple, but would prefer them saying friends as romantically things have been very one sided for Aileen and the MC seems to only see her as more of a closer friend/younger sister. However, I would love for the author further exploring Aileen’s feelings and giving her the chance to confess for closure as I think that’s would create a lot of deep development for the two characters(she’s fun rn but under explored).
I don’t get it the MC can be a father to a bear and the bees, uncle to bunnies, best friends with a cat, allies with a bull and a mouse, caretaker to a talking tree. But you guys draw the line at a romance? His not exactly surrounded by humans is he. The next best thing is a dragon that can turn human. She isn’t even a child it’s a case of if dragons live for over a thousands of years then obviously a dragon thats only 100s of years will be considered young if she is allowed to manage the tower by herself independently then she must be at an age that isn’t considered a child by dragons but a young adult. Realistically in human form she is an adult. We can’t judge their relationship because they have never met irl they only communicate through the tower message thing.