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But then, the collective memory kicked in: Ah, right, the ML's pretty severe germaphobia (or is it mysophobia? Readers debated the term!). This chapter highlighted just how deeply it affects him, drawing immense sympathy from readers ("Poor bby ๐ญ๐ญ"). Many related to his discomfort, shared similar experiences, or theorized about the *real* cause โ perhaps a darker, past trauma rather than just germs ๐ค. Comparisons to other phobic characters (like Levi from AoT!) and manhwas with similar tropes popped up too!
The comment section became a delightful mix of expressing romantic hopes, feeling immense pity for the ML's struggle, and finding humor in their own dashed expectations ๐. There was also a touch of self-awareness about the comment section needing some divine intervention ๐! Overall, lots of feels for the ML and amusement at everyone's shipper hearts getting a reality check!
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