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Audience reaction to him is sharply divided; while many find him handsome and a fitting love interest, a significant number of readers strongly object to his aggressive and forceful manhandling of the young Aria during their first encounter, deeming it a disrespectful and poor first impression. In contrast, praise for Aria is universal. Readers are thrilled that she embodies a true \"scheming\" and \"calculative\" villainess, commending her intelligence and focus on her revenge plot over romance. This characterization is seen as a refreshing fulfillment of the manhwa's premise. A strong sense of dramatic irony is present in the comments, as readers, especially those rereading the series, find humor in Aria's wish to never see Asher again, knowing he is her destined partner. 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