
I don't think it's stupid that a lot of people thought he was way older than suhan because that's what usually happens iykwim? Like when he wanted suhan to dress in that maid outfit like that was so predatory idk I know now that he's only a year older which makes it less weird and stuff, but it's still weird. Plus he looks old, the way he looks and dresses.

you literally dont know what the word grooming is… “ Sexual grooming is the action or behavior used to establish an emotional connection with a vulnerable person – generally a minor under the age of consent[1][2] – and sometimes the victim's family,[3] to lower their inhibitions with the objective of sexual abuse.[4][5] It can occur in various settings, including online, in person, and through other means of communication.[6] Children who are groomed may experience mental health issues, including "anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and suicidal thoughts".[5]
straight from wikipedia

i mean, the “ you wore a maid dress, wear it again” trope has been done a lot and saying its predatory is kind of a stretch… a lot of manwhas have manipulative semes/tops have done that before, like read almost any cosplay BL, like his wording seemed more manipulative than the actual maid dress but i can see that how the way they talk makes it seem likes he older. also again im not saying he isnt weird, it js gen made a lot more sense how their relationship formed and it was kinda hinted from the earlier chapters “unstable person and unstable person = unhealthy co/dependent relationship”,

You can groom ppl ur age or even older. Its a manipulation tacting used on someone who is at their lowest and has no one to rely on. In order for it to be grooming, you have to gain their trust and make them believe you are always right, and anything against ur word is wrong. And since suhan had nobody, he was manipulated to think this is wgat he deserves.
So yeah hes still a groomer ^_^

No, Cam is right, it absolutely still is grooming. Gilhan is trying to isolate Suhan and make Suhan rely on him and him only. Telling Suhan to drop out of school and stay with him, as well as trying to eliminate Cheongyeon from Suhan's life are Gilhan's efforts to isolate Suhan. Teens can definitely groom teens, especially if the teen is as emotionally vulnerable as Suhan. Grooming does not have to be sexual to be considered grooming.

Bro thats literally whats happening with Suhan and Gilhan?? A vulnerable minor being taken advantage of from someone who is abusive. Just because Gilhan hasnt raped the poor kid, doesnt mean he wont in the future, thats how grooming works. They lay the foundation that theres only one correct path, which is them themselves. Grooming isnt exclusively adult x minor. It can be minor x minor and adult x adult.

im sorry, do you have like any actual website then to refer the information about a minor grooming a minor? also im not saying gilhans behavior isnt manipulative, just not grooming, genuinely i dont see how its grooming other than its just an abusive relationship. grooming happens when theres an authority position or older age, and gilhan was in neither of those besides being a yr older??
if u have any actual website on this information than please do give me insight then because grooming where both are minors is just abusive then

no, thats a just abusive, the same where is relationship a man can emotional burden and abuse his wife by isolating her, its just manipulation and emotional abuse. grooming is when actual age/authority positions come into play which gilhan was neither in, hes a year older. textbook definition on most websites always refer to an adult or authority position between the victim, its called grooming when someone whos over the age of consent is taking advantage of someone who mentally vulnerable when they themselves know their position. suhan has literally talked ab how they met when they had nothing and thats how they became friends,
and its literally clear by the fact gilhan was coerced into a gang by ACTUAL adults, theyre literally both mentally vulnerable kids
tbh i think gilhans weird but like, its not grooming its just an obsession/obsessive crush. gilhan and suhan were all they both had and its clear theyre both protective of each other, like give suhan credit, he can make his own decisions and wouldve said something if he was uncomfortable(and does) + gilhan was the only person who was there for him and vice versa. im alr p sure gilhan is gonna going down a bad obsessive route, but like theyre relationship RIGHT NOW isnt weird, js mentally unstable and vulnerable ppl finding solace in each other so saying grooming was kind of a stretch