Is Taehan really that manipulative? In the beginning he made advances when Danwoo was lite...

Is Taehan really that manipulative? In the beginning he made advances when Danwoo was literally hard and about to cum in his salon chair. But in terms of the whole teacher student relationship, Daewoo is the one who literally asked Taehan to help him. I feel like I could see how people misinterpret this as manipulation, but every step of the way Taehan has been extremely clear about his intentions and asked for consent. I also think so many people are seeing this as manipulation because they're infantilizing Danwoo. Cause guys Danwoo is a full on adult who understands what he is doing. Like I reread to make sure and even Danwoo fully knows that what he asked Taehan for is promiscuous. Hence why he wanted to make it clear that he wasn't dating Woori so he wouldn't seem like a cheater. I think the only thing I really dislike about Taehan is when he rejects Danwoo, but even then he was clear about it and has been consistent with other partners like the actor. I would dislike Taehan more if he was hypocritical but even this chapter he is curious about Woori, but when Danwoo reminds him they're not in that kind of relationship he accepts it and doesn't get angry like other MCs.

Like is he using Danwoo as entertainment? Yes. Is that poopy? Yes. Is he clear to Danwoo that he just wants to have fun while helping him and not pursue a serious relationship? Yes. Danwoo is able to leave and end the relationship if he wishes. Taehan is doing nothing to stop him from leaving. So I can't really say he's manipulative when he hasn't lied or anything. I feel like its kind of interesting that BL fans will try to defend the bottom from slutshaming. But essentially what everyone is doing here is slutshaming the top by claiming he's manipulative when he really is just a dude who wants sex with no feelings and communicates that to his partner clearly.

Like tbh I really like Woori and if I was Danwoo's friend I would tell him to go after Woori instead. But I also like Taehan and I'm really interested to see what kind of character development they give him. I'm curious if actor boy and Woori are going to end up together. Like I get liking Woori more but way too many people are babying Danwoo and acting like Taehan is some demon spawn when they're two consenting adults who agreed to a friends with benefits situation.