This story uses all the clichês of smut, without even trying to make a effort to make less cringe. Doormat MC who is clueless and lovestruck. Rapey ML who doesn't know how to deal with his feelings, and keep repeating the "love" excuse to justify himself. All the others are downright scum full of lust, but the MC mustbe friends with them. The worst part is the fact that isn't even the worst story I read. This is just (?) mild.