I see people calling the MC a pushover, but no that’s 100% a victim of emotional abuse. His crush literally used his feelings against him while saying things like “you’re special” or “I don’t want you to leave me” or “I’ll treat you better” while giving him rings and stuff. It’s a lot worse than being a pushover. The bastard kept trying to pretend he was jealous or angry when the MC does something away from him and it’s extremely controlling while also giving the MC tiny buds of hope. Don’t forget, he literally ISOLATED the MC and made the MC have ZERO friends aside from him. That’s textbook emotional manipulation there.
It’s clear from the younger bro’s thoughts he knew exactly wtf he was doing with his words and actions, like when he did something nice giving chocolates just because he knew the naive MC would fall for it. Honestly, younger bro got off so easily compared to the ten years he made the MC suffer.
I see people calling the MC a pushover, but no that’s 100% a victim of emotional abuse. His crush literally used his feelings against him while saying things like “you’re special” or “I don’t want you to leave me” or “I’ll treat you better” while giving him rings and stuff. It’s a lot worse than being a pushover. The bastard kept trying to pretend he was jealous or angry when the MC does something away from him and it’s extremely controlling while also giving the MC tiny buds of hope. Don’t forget, he literally ISOLATED the MC and made the MC have ZERO friends aside from him. That’s textbook emotional manipulation there.
It’s clear from the younger bro’s thoughts he knew exactly wtf he was doing with his words and actions, like when he did something nice giving chocolates just because he knew the naive MC would fall for it. Honestly, younger bro got off so easily compared to the ten years he made the MC suffer.