
Exactly! (≧∀≦) I read the raws, by the way, and up to the most recent chapter, the Esper ML never r-worded Guide-nim. In fact, he even went to a club with his sister just to check if his trauma was improving, since he’s been literally sleeping next to Guide-nim in bed ever since he returned. Also, when Guide-nim was told to move out of his accommodation (thanks to that trash Mr. Son), the ML brought him to their base, and he’s been living there ever since—everyone was super welcoming. Esper ML is like a clingy puppy who can’t get enough of Guide-nim. Anyway, he’s definitely not trash. When they were cornered by that notorious group, the Esper ML even sacrificed himself to the point that his face got wounded and disfigured.
Y’all forgot he was kidnapped as a kid—something probably happened to him back then that explains his extreme dislike of male guides. Yeah, the execution could’ve been better, especially since Guide-nim is innocent as hell. But aside from the Esper being an ass, at least he was trying to do contact guiding, even if he was gagging half the time. I mean, it makes sense if he’s dealing with trauma. He didn’t even r-word Guide-nim—instead, he gave him a job, protected him, and more. I get that it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but this Esper is better than any other version I’ve seen in guideverse stories. Give this story a try with an understanding.