
Ian literally said in chapter 20 „I like you. That actually doesn’t fully describe the weight of the feelings i feel for you.”
Not only that Ian has taken care of Eunsan whenever he had a panic attack.
He only wanted to go to that pianist concert with Eunsan because it was one of Eunsan’s favorite musicians. In the end they didn’t go and Ian got in trouble with some sponsor.
During one of the times Eunsan stayed over at Ian’s hotel room. Ian himself wanted to get a different room for Eunsan to sleep in. So that they don’t sleep together.
Ian cares about Eunsan's opinion. During chapter 19 Eunsan said that he wished Ian stayed because that would allow him to continue playing hockey and Ian replied saying „You should've told me back then not to go.”
Obviously he doesn’t want to be just a fling to Eunsan however that is all he will get from him for now. Eunsan is a very clueless character and he will need help discovering his sexuality and feelings. Ian will surely help him with that. Even now in chapter 20 Ian said to him that no straight man jerks off another man just because they feel lonely or let another man kiss them. So we’re going in the right direction!!
Ian said „it’s okay if you don’t like me back” because of how much he wants to be with Eunsan no matter what happens. Ian will take anything Eunsan gives him.
I am not liking this shit. The should not start as a fling. It just shows that ian only wants his body. He even stated, "its okay even if you don't want me back" THEN WHY THE HELL IS THIS TAGGED ROMANCE???