Now this is how you subvert expectations.
- When facing a death situation he didnt suddenly gained confidence, he got PTSD and survivor syndrome.
- He didnt powerup or went berzerker to save himself, he had to be rescued by actual professionals.
- Sati and Angela doesnt idolize him or treat him as an OP MC, they see him as a human with fears and weaknesses.
- After letting her bottled feelings out he doesnt just 'cheer up', he has to cry and live through his trauma
- Sati who is uneducated doesnt know how to help someone on the situation which Masaru is facing, instead Angela who has social skills has to step up.
- Angela doesnt want her confession to get wasted and forgotten, she wants to hear the answer as soon as possible because she actually wants a relationship.
- Angela and Masaru are both adults so....
Awesome chapter.