beta
one thing i like abt this ML is that he never takes it *personally* when Helga wants to do things her own way. i do think that in some way, being so closed off is unhealthy for Helga, esp when there are ppl who want to earnestly help her, but she has been firm in what she wants to do, which is to build everything up on her own and the ML has only ever respected that. like, i just see no toxic masculinity here; he doesn't feel emasculated or personally disrespected as a crown prince bc the one he loves doesn't "rely" on him financially or whatnot. like, he just knows Helga so well that his love for her doesn't seem patronizing and only comes off as ardent belief that she will succeed in whatever she does. we stan a supportive man