The only thing is that he didn’t even realize that he was hurting her with the closing jokes. As someone who uses humor as a coping mechanism, I really related to that. Like, I laugh it off to not show how uncomfortable or sad I get. Meanwhile, the ml tells her she shouldn’t laugh at something that puts her down unless she actually finds it funny. (Even my sister knows there are some subjects she shouldn’t joke about with me, despite us making fun of each other a lot)
I just don’t think he’s right for her or who she needs at the moment.
Tbh I don’t even know why I thought you meant the second ML LOL. It’s like when you misread something because you’re half-asleep, yk?
ANYWAY, I get what you mean about the ML. He’s not a bad guy, and honestly he seems pretty nice so far, but for me he’s just kinda… ehh. It all feels really forced with him, yk? And someone in the comments made a really good point that totally explained why he feels off to me.
Here’s the comment that kinda shows why I think this lol.
“they havent seen or talked to each other for years and he brought her home to give her underwear that he has made specifically for her even though he didnt recognize her face at first i really want to like this but it feels so forced”
Yeah I get that. I fucking laughed when he gifted her underwear lol. I just don’t think the second ml is who she needs at the moment cause the mc definitely has self esteem issues(I do too so I can tell lol) so the ml who believes in her without putting her down really is what suits her at the moment, since she needs someone who will support her

Maaate I already don't like leona. I want second ml to come back, I liked him he should've just braved it and asked her stay with him like he was going to.