I think a lot of people are misunderstanding something; the ML is not in love with the mc yet.
The reason he is doing this experiment is out of sheer curiosity. He might have fun teasing the MC or hang out with him, but thats not love.
The MC on the other hand is crushing on the ML but conflicted on their relationship and how to feel. ML is purposely being a dick and trying to make cracks in their relationship to test this 'name bond' that people talk about. Yes this might bite him in the ass later but atm that's not a big deal for him
I think a lot of people are misunderstanding something; the ML is not in love with the mc yet.
The reason he is doing this experiment is out of sheer curiosity. He might have fun teasing the MC or hang out with him, but thats not love.
The MC on the other hand is crushing on the ML but conflicted on their relationship and how to feel. ML is purposely being a dick and trying to make cracks in their relationship to test this 'name bond' that people talk about. Yes this might bite him in the ass later but atm that's not a big deal for him