
I don't hate the female lead, rather I hate issues that arise because of a lack of communication? Like it's always extremely frustrating when there's a crap ton of drama that could be resolved with a single honest conversation. So basically every manga with romance ever. LOL
However, I do understand that she is still convinced she must abide by the rules of the contract or else she may lose him. Someone needs to nut up and confess man.

SPOILER
No, he immediately accepts.. like.. he couldn't believe it.. someone finally loved him (/TДT)/ He was so happy! They've both been in love with each other for some time but just haven't communicated it.
Lucia thought Hugh will reject her if he realizes she loves him because of what they discussed when they made the contract. She would set boundaries between him and her and make it seem like she doesn't love him when they get too close.
Then... *big shoujo trope coming up*
Hugh thought Lucia didn't love him because she puts up a wall between them. (╯°Д °)╯╧╧ He also thinks he's a monster and doesn't deserve love. ┗( T﹏T )┛ He was afraid that if Lucia knew, she would leave him.
This circle of misunderstandings continues until Lucia finally realized that Hugh loves her and she confesses. They have hot steamy sex ლ(´ڡ`ლ) and have been lovey dovey ever since. They're so cute though that even after that, they were still adorable and fun to read. ヾ(❀╹◡╹)ノ~

Those insecurity that hugh had made me frustated. He is the one who accept and will give divorce if that love contract broke but why dont he just say soooooooo dang. If hugh love him there will be no cassualities but Lucia will lost everything according to contract. That fool really. Glad Lu women up and set their misunderstanding to the end. ヽ(`Д´)ノ

Raws: https://tkor.one/%EB%A3%A8%EC%8B%9C%EC%95%84
Novel(which is how I got the spoilers): https://www.novelupdates.com/series/lucia/

I'm really not a fan of Aerak(?) and Heeno. Some things just need to be said, honestly. Like, sure, he could have changed and become more mature but the truth of the matter is, he was absolutely nasty when he met the plump Aerak. It's okay to have a preference but his words were just plain mean. I was praying he would tell him about the past and move on, but suddenly they're old and happy together. Ugh.

Honestly. I felt like their relationship was just really toxic. Aerak is constantly scarred by what heeno said to him and how he looked in middle school. Yet Heeno acts like he never did any of it and he was part of the issue on why Aerak was depressed and has trust issues. Imma just image like they talked out their past and help grow from it.

Right?! It was! Like you said, Aerak just constantly recalls the past and it chews away at his self confidence. He kind of has this ideology where Heeno could treat him ANY kind of way and he's fine with it as long as Heeno remains his because he thinks he loves him just that much. That's why he didn't even really get upset or throw a fit when Heeno cheated even though he hated it. I honestly just pity Aerak and Heeno's love seems so shallow. He fell in love because he was attractive? Like BAH

RIGHT! He deserved Aerak so much more. I honestly think that he just couldn't see he deserved him because of how little he thought of himself. Like he had been there from day 1 supporting and loving him openly but he couldn't see or acknowledge that because he was still caught up on Heeno's words. FUCKDATGUY

There are so many red flags and this depiction of BDSM ain't cute. D<

Well, the way he approached him was pretty skivvy from jump. Like that DM asking if he masturbates and how he does it and then immediately tugging him into scenes without talking out details. Also, the contract he gave him to sign was fine for a draft but they should have talked more and garnered some trust between them before anything was signed. Stuff like that can be emotionally and physically draining on pets/subs. He doesn't really ask the submissive many questions and kind of make comments that a borderline if not completely manipulative so that the sub yields or feels bad if he says otherwise? Also, there was no safe word/action put into place for the sub to express when he's uncomfortable, only that he's never allowed to say no to his master? Then the one time it slipped out in an unrelated way he decides to leave and 'void' their contract right there in the middle of it instead of talking it out. He shows some concern in places but I'm not a fan.
Granted, I'm answering your question and diving into detail because you asked. I don't really have hella high expectations of many yaoi/smut series like this from jump. It's fine for art and naughty stuff but I'd never in a million years want him as a dom. phew. That's it! ╮( ̄▽ ̄)╭

I agree that the story isn't well thought out, but I do disagree that the only issue is the safe word. The uke is obviously extremely insecure, naive, and not quick to speak up for himself which the seme noticed and took advantage of. He liked that he was a virgin and commented on it, and quite frankly he's conceited with no reason for being so. Kind of grooming him there. Also, he doesn't explain any of the toys he's using, just dives right in.
Definitely, rules can be put into place in a BDSM relationship where the master can choose to not include their private life, however that doesn't entail being cold. There should be aftercare when scenes are finished, for one. A dom or master should recognize and address their sub/pets needs to make sure they're happy and healthy in the relationship and he doesn't do that. The uke constantly had questions, concerns, and worries he was too scared to bring up..which shouldn't be the case. That being said, he needs to be more verbal or he'll keep getting taken advantage of. ┑( ̄Д  ̄)┍ They're both helpless honestly.

Nah, sex only or not, aftercare is literally just the bare minimum for a master. He doesn't know he deserves that so he doesn't ask for it. But, don't call yourself a master if you're not at least willing to do that for your pet. They are basically strangers, I agree. And the uke doesn't need to find someone to help him become mentally stable, he needs to do that on his own and possibly find someone who's willing to be patient and help him cultivate that.
I speak as an experienced dom/sub, so this is me trying to educate rather than lecture. I wouldn't want anyone getting something similar and thinking they hit the jackpot cause the guy is hot. Lol It doesn't matter, this is a manga and we all know they'll end up together happily ever after or whatever.
I don't give a fuck if he cries, I stan the beefy melanated top and that's IT. I don't give a fuuuuuuck about the current partner, trash is trash. ლ(´ڡ`ლ)
PERIODDDDDT