Mmm true true I agree with that. I love friendship/loyalty types of relationships the most. This novel has no romance for mc, but he’s so loyal and the friendships he makes are wholesome. Honestly if that’s what is important for you then you should definitely keep reading because it’s beautiful!! ??
Perhaps also on another site? There’s a good translation of the early chapters and there are so many ‘signs’ from the beginning that later on will make sense. Everything in this novel has a why of the why. Sounds crazy but it’s really that!
Hopefully you will give it another chance ??