There is no manipulation. She already confessed to the MC.they probably dislike the manipulation aspect but let's be real that's most women and at least she's upfront about it.
or they are akane fans which is nonsense.
I wonder if there's any manga/ln/wn in which a supporting character ends up winning, I've read my fair share of works where FMC's friend is objectively the better person yet they end up in a situation like this.
I think it mostly stems from his personality and stoic nature. She didn't know his family history or anything like that, but young girls, especially those who were forced to grow up faster due to poor home lives, often seek more mature partners (and usually that means older men, not realizing that said men are fucking man children who can't get someone their age for a reason). Her belittling herself stems from abandonment issues, and probably some other issues we haven't seen with how her parents treat her.The problem with Hikari is that she's willing to lower herself. Say what you want about convenience, but that doesn't make for a long term relationship. She's actually seeking both solace from her family (as you can derive from the novels) and a comfortable lifestyle, which Saito could obviously provide. That's not love. That's not even lust with potential. It's a straightforward business arrangement.
If that's what you'd like - ok. But doesn't make sense here.
The problem with Hikari is that she's willing to lower herself. Say what you want about convenience, but that doesn't make for a long term relationship. She's actually seeking both solace from her family (as you can derive from the novels) and a comfortable lifestyle, which Saito could obviously provide. That's not love. That's not even lust with potential. It's a straightforward business arrangement.
If that's what you'd like - ok. But doesn't make sense here.
Then proceed to do it for the rest of the chapterI would never use them on someone important to me! That'd be way too underhanded!
That's companionship - not love. Wanting someone to warm your bed at night and provide you with the basics + more isn't love. Love transcends whether you have the material comforts and if you both look good hanging off each other's arms - "...for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, In sickness and in health..." It's not theoretical either. That's my real life view which is supported by my relationship.You're acting like solace and comfort aren't typical reasons people fall in love, in fact I'd wager most people fall in love because they gain those feelings around the people they love.
That's companionship - not love. Wanting someone to warm your bed at night and provide you with the basics + more isn't love. Love transcends whether you have the material comforts and if you both look good hanging off each other's arms - "...for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, In sickness and in health..." It's not theoretical either. That's my real life view which is supported by my relationship.
What she wants - isn't sustainable. That doesn't stop people from trying - evidenced by high Divorce Rates and Vegas Wedding Chapels. But it's not going to last. And if there's one thing Saito is certain about - he doesn't want a flash in the pan.
no, moved hereI've noticed this series is no longer on Platinum Crown's website. Are they dropping this?
So while I do think that she is trying to achieve is not a good basis for a relationship. Your comments are actually wrong. Love is a not forever feeling, and it is replaced by companionship. Expecting love to last forever isn't realistic there are also different types of love.That's companionship - not love. Wanting someone to warm your bed at night and provide you with the basics + more isn't love. Love transcends whether you have the material comforts and if you both look good hanging off each other's arms - "...for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, In sickness and in health..." It's not theoretical either. That's my real life view which is supported by my relationship.
What she wants - isn't sustainable. That doesn't stop people from trying - evidenced by high Divorce Rates and Vegas Wedding Chapels. But it's not going to last. And if there's one thing Saito is certain about - he doesn't want a flash in the pan.