I find it strange that this is the message people are taking from his appearance change. It's as if you're simultaneously holding onto the two conflicting beliefs that how you look shouldn't matter and how you look matters. The reality is looks do matter. He was bullied for his looks. And he already wanted to change his looks (it's seen earlier that he was exercising to lose weight and build muscle) He was able to achieve it much more dramatically though due to his abilities.I feel like this story would have had a lot more impact if his appearance hadn't changed. Like this, it's basically saying that if you're getting bullied it's because you deserve it for being ugly, and the only way people will come to like and respect you is if you're hot
Hand-holding, in public, no less. Filthy degenerates. Then a pair of indirect kisses? Now the MC can no longer be a groom.What an advance technique! Holding hands is too lood!