guineapigslayer

I do agree with this. The people who say that JJK clearly has feelings now aren't really seeing the big picture. All this shows so far is that he is emotionally dependent on Kim Dan, but that's neither affection nor respect(both of which are needed for an actual relationship).

With that said though, I'd still keep reading just to see how the transition from red flag to green flag goes since Mingwa is kind of a star and trendsetter in this field. Also i'm pretty interested in how KD will grow.

I think people are so desperate to see JK be a good guy they just jump onto the green flag wagon as soon as possible.
But your right. As much as we want him to be a green flag...that's just not what is occurring.
He is still only thinking of himself for 1.
His focus being his next match...having a sex partner that's reliable for his jinx to get through it and prove himself to the world and his own consciousness again.
Even in his moments of care for Kim, he questions himself over it. But is quick to dismiss it...he only questions that he has a weird attachment but doesn't like to go beyond it even though...his entire current state is about those feelings. (Basically he has never felt or known genuine love or attraction to or from anyone. So he doesn't know how to process this and tries to find a scape goat. )

Right now he only knows he "loves" to win. He can't and won't for a while...understand that his feelings and emotional state go beyond that. He won't be magically nicer or a suddenly find his inner green flag...no. either it will be a gradual slow change...or it will come after a very harsh...and very, VERY abrupt story twist that will send him essentially flat on his ass. Be it in the ring or outside of it.

Even if he has an abrupt awakening...it doesn't mean he still won't be an ass...he is officially the cat* (chasing) and roles have flipped. But this doesn't mean he isn't suddenly green for chasing his paranoia and worries.
He is still only looking out for himself at the moment...which in an awkward way means he is desperate to watch over and care for Dan.
A concern of his acknowledgement doesn't doesn't to love of a person...but rather obsession of an object. And he doesn't treat dan as a human, or even as a sex tool...but rather as a possession that he must safe guard for his own sake.