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Tbh I've seen it coming, after reading yaoi for 7 years, this trope of nice friend turned crazy so shitty male lead will look better in comparison, is strangely familiar lol
And no, I don't excuse the friends behaviour
People after Sirang actually raped Ho (yes, I consider any sexual act like blowjob or sex itself without consent and with blackmailing rape):
-_-
People after friend assaulted him:
ヽ(`Д´)ﾉ
It's obvious that his friend will have redemption arc and everyone will love him again lol