Let's say they're already dating, early stage:

Athiel: They wouldn't snipe directly,—they'd find it too uncomfortably sweet to want to snap at MC, but they'd definitely have a hard time talking for a solid minute. Probably would hold out their hand pointedly for another kiss.

L: Would be fangirling internally, "Oh my god you're so sweet, I'm the luckiest person ever, how did I even manage to have you in my life." They're the type to fangirl outwardly too, though their charm tends to win most of the time with the dimple popping and the smirk showing.

T: T will need a long moment to process what just happened before the tips of their ears would flush with an interesting shade of red. They'd smile slightly, turn around, make another coffee, set it down for MC. And if MC asks whether T just wanted another kiss, T would answer 'yes' without hesitation.

How would Vince or the other siblings of MC feel everytime MC would comfort them by singing a lullaby or a song to them when they were young and still living with the useless man? I just thought about the song “Remember me” from the movie “Coco” and imagined a cute scenario of Mc comforting their siblings by singing😭 I hope you have an amazing day and never quit on writing because you are amazing at it🫶

Awww, I'm always so freaking honored to be one of someone's favorite authors, ngl. Thank you for the compliments, anon; I'm glad you loved MC and their siblings😭🤍

Vince honestly used to sleep with MC most of the time because he always considered MC like his parent. Being the youngest (well, Kadis is the same age but older by a few minutes) meant he barely knew Adele (their mother), and with Loras either drinking or just the tough love type of man, MC was the only parental figure. Past Vince would sleep like a baby; current Vince would say MC is weird and that he's not a kid anymore but would sleep like a baby anyway.

Very young Jackson would've sung with MC and playfully said he sings better than MC. A little older Jackson and current Jackson would say he doesn't need MC's help and would leave.

Very young Kadis would hum along with MC at first, then fall asleep. A little older and current Kadis could tell MC she can handle herself, that she's strong enough, that she doesn't even want to hear MC sing a lullaby that won't fix the problem. Kadis is always on the defensive, always trying to pick a fight when MC tries to get along, so... that's that.

I'm sorry for your loss, anon. There are so many ways of grieving, I know someone who bawled their eyes out once before going back to 'normal'. Like, they let themself feel it ust this one time before going 'aight, back to business, gotta get my shit together'. And someone else I know is still crying even if it's been nearly a year.

Not them dropping a gift as meaningful as a ring, hahaha. Ekissa and T went all in for their Christmas gifts, and I loved showing how thoughtful they could be

My question is that, Is there gonna be a time skip ? Feels too soon and raw to even start thinking dating someone in this story otherwise for me. And ROs are so interesting too... If not I just go for a friendship route to see where this story go. And don't take this the wrong way btw this is not critism, I just wanted to know and mentally prepare lol. You even making me a drama/tragedy hater read this kind of story because it's too intriguing.

Hahaha, lots of people were tricked by the name of the story, but it'll make sense soon, actually. It's already hinting at something when the profile page changes drastically. BUT THANK YOU for the huge compliment. I don't particularly like tragedy and drama, though it's more because I hate crying than a real dislike xdd So am definitely and flattered and giddy you liked my story anyway!

Time will pass, but in any case, you'll be the one deciding when you're ready to get in a relationship with the RO. There will be moments where you'll be able to pick that choice (entering a relationship etc), but obviously, it won't be there every two scenes.

You can actually still be at the crushing stage at the end of LAD, though what happens after will be up to you

I really want to let y'all decide the pace of the romance. The kiss, the hugs, the talk, the way of behaving around the RO, and little things like that. Obviously, I can't offer everything, but I'll do my best to leave those decisions to y'all as much as I can when it comes to romance.

It reminds me of some people who were a bit worried about it since you lock your romance early in the game, but I wanted to do it early so you can have more moments with your RO, with little scenes that make things more natural—

omg, I'm talking too much. I'll stop there.

I gotta note this somewhere to add flavor text for this in future chapters