Responses

No it happened and the dream was the nightmare caused by his out of character action, and happened years later. He was denying his true self to such an extent and that was the last straw. Real men love baby animals and he does too but now has the burden of that guilt too(subtext). Let's hope he returns to himself soon with the help of this new character.
I dont hate MC, but the time when he stepped on the chick I cant help but feel disgusted.
Just because you want to look manly, you followed what the bully said to you.
I feel bad for him, but...