That...thats the point?? The author based the ML on a psychopath and he’s meant to have no empathy
Then what’s the point ? Psycho ML are tiresome and unhealthy models
Making a great relationship with someone « normal » is already such a challenge, can’t we have enough with that ?
There are many people that like this type of character (hence why yandere is such a big thing) and its not like anyone would want an abusive relationship in real life but fiction gives the ability to live out a romanticised version and unless you're a child (who shouldn't even be on this site) its not hard to distinguish between “oh this is fiction that overly romanticises aspects of an abusive relationship” and “ah yes this is what a relationship should be. I should totally expect my partner to manipulate me and keep tabs on me” if it triggers you, dont read. Simple. The exact reason why i dont read anything that even hints at rape.
Because this story is meant to appeal to the trope that love can fix "broken" people. It's an overplayed kind of toxic trope, but some people enjoy it. This story isn't meant to show a functional relationship between functional people. It's a drama, meant to showcase that the handsome "insane" prince just needs the loving of a plain-jane to become "sane."
I'm putting it in quotes because,, as someone with mental issues such as bipolar issues, the idea that we need repairing or are inherently evil is really fucked up and overplayed. Like come on. But most people who indulge in this trope *today* know that, and aren't going to think all psychopaths are evil or monsters. Because not being able to feel empathy doesn't make you evil, it just makes you different - you can still feel sympathy and be kind afterall.
But personal rant aside, that is what this story is about.
you knew what you were getting into just by the synopsis
I'm honestly so fucking frustrated with the last few chapters that it's making me cry. Their relationship took such a turn and it's reminding me of toxic relationships that I've been through. The Duke is so emotionally manipulative and controlling like with the death threats, trying to get her jealous, etc. It was made out as a joke but all that forced a situation where the MC felt she had to hurt herself to get away from him. Idk, may just be me. Reading this gave me so much anxiety and stress.