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Ju Taseon might be the foster child for tsunderes. Seriously, is he even aware of what he is doing???

He gives cold responses like this

But then proceeds to feed Chaeha like it's the most natural thing in the world. It's enough to give anybody a whiplash 🫠🫠🫠

Also, he is not exactly hiding when he gets jealous of somebody who treats Chaeha better than him.

And just because it seemed like he smiled after looking at Chaeha next to him doesn't mean anything.

And just because he was real casual about getting out of that bed after cutting off Chaeha's phone so his uncle wouldn't harass him doesn't mean anything.

And just because he immediately went into the office to ask his friend to end that uncle's entire life because he is mad that the uncle keeps hurting Chaeha doesn't mean anything.

And just because he quickly ended that conversation the minute Chaeha called him doesn't mean anything.

And just because he continues to worry about Chaeha eating and only wants him to be around him and nobody else and has no shame about taking off his shirt in the office and doesn't regret sleeping with him and actually wants to continue doing it and and and and . . .

it doesn't mean anything

That was their FIRST BL SCENE? The THUMB SUCKING. Dear LORD.

They're just a bunch of goofballs all the time.

But of course, his father is not there.

After their first investigation, Ju Taeseon takes Lee Chaeha to eat, but he eats far quicker than Chaeha, probably from years of eating alone.

Then, he takes Chaeha out to eat again at the request of Song.

Only to show up at his apartment later and eat his ice cream (from the same spoon) and drink his beer.

After the next investigation, they go eat again, and Taeseon offers Chaeha some of his food.

At the end of the workday, he takes him for another meal without Song.

And now when they eat together, he eats slower.

Beyond Song suggesting they celebrate Chaeha's first day, Taeseon is always the one to suggest eating. Together.

Taeseon is the one who misses eating with someone because even though Chaeha grew up with an abusive uncle, Taeseon is the one who was starved of human connection.

“How can I, when you're trembling beside me?”