
If this duke really liked her, why did he let that happen to her in his last life? It doesn’t add up. Sure he acts differently now, in part because Juvel is different, but at the same time it doesn’t connect.

I guess he wasn't good at it. plus, he had the emperor on his ass 24/7 and Juvel would become a way of threatening the Duke if he showed too much attention. I think the emperor was also already using Juvel against him. It's just pure misunderstandings and miscommunication. Idk why he is showing more affection now, but it might have something to do with the change in persons. Juvel in the past was obsessed with Mikael and only him, so her dad probably just let her be. (This is just what I think, I haven't read the novel sooo)
Spoilers
Also, her death wasn't supposed to happen. Juvel misunderstood the whole situation, but I don't blame her. She didn't know anything and with the way her childhood was, she could only assume she was being abandoned. But, from what I heard, Max (the prince), and her father were conspiring to take down the emperor, so they framed Juvel to put her in the prison because that was the safest place and Max was going to get her and escape. But yk, she kills herself, and I heard that when the Duke finds out, he goes crazy and just kills the emperor.. and I think everyone. I don't remember correctlh so I might be wrong on some parts because I haven't read the novel.

So all this theory shit I did was proven right by some spoilers, and now its just disproven by spoilers again- but thats besides the point.
Why is the whole comment section spoilers?? Guys are like playing chinese rumour, you just repeat what the other person says. I’d want to be proven wrong by the story when it comes along ;-;

This is the first time I’ve genuinely thought a shoujo character was adorable. Johann is the best, so damn sweet. The way this is set up is exactly like a typical shoujo manga, except in webtoon format.
I hope he confesses soon- I’ve never felt the urge to uwu in my life until now. Uwu~
My uwu virginity is gone.

Fk yeah, and he’s not meek or stupid, this character is like the pinnacle of a man. Respectful, smart, fit, caring. Good shit, normalise this shit, or at least aspire to be it.
EDIT: same for girls btw. I’m a female, and I also aspire to be respectful smart fit and caring. Failing on the fit part at the moment. Working (out) on it.
Love this MC though. Although I’m generally not a fan of naively overly friendly types which unrealistically worm their way into the hearts of all, she’s still serious and mature enough to make the decisions she does, and she’s tough too. Lying to the people you love, living a lie, setting your life aside all for the sake of the people you love, thats tough shit.
Her multidimensionality is great.