Shouldn't have so many panels in this and previous chapters showing how Luca feels for Aix if romance isn't a primary focus. Tags can added or removed over time too so I wouldn't count on it too much
Edit: I just feel that there has to be a more palatable and believable way that could justify...
Except that Tolkien wrote beautifully and with such depth in his worldbuilding that authors would get wet dreams about reaching half his potential. Tolkien was able to catch the attention of people with just the worldbuilding and this manga doesn't, so you essentially proved the point that this...