In general, I prefer stories where ML falls in love first, just because when MC falls first, before ML reciprocates, we see firsthand the angst of his unrequited love. But I can enjoy a story where MC is more mature and more in tune with their feelings and as a result, recognizes the connection first. I just hope that ML doesn't take forever to stop being emotionally constipated and responding rudely to MC
In general, I prefer stories where ML falls in love first, just because when MC falls first, before ML reciprocates, we see firsthand the angst of his unrequited love. But I can enjoy a story where MC is more mature and more in tune with their feelings and as a result, recognizes the connection first. I just hope that ML doesn't take forever to stop being emotionally constipated and responding rudely to MC