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Limited First Love by 桃白百, Tai Baobao
2.75

I'm super torn on this one.  On the one hand, it was cute af. It's trying to say something about omegaverse gender dynamics but kind of fails to stick the landing.  That being said, at least it's trying to say something.  And these two are disgustingly fluffily into each other.  Most of the side characters are generic or supportive though one the MC's roommates, Wang Tong, is difficult to like.  I think I understand that his concern was supposed to hint towards the eventual reveal but he often came off as one of those asshole "friends" who tries to sabotage your relationship because he doesn't think you're good enough for the person you're dating (for the record, almost everyone thinks the MC is not worth dating the ML and expresses it so fuck all supposed friends in this story).
The real problem tthough lies in what the translator is repeatedly trying to warn you about without spoilers.  The ML is manipulative AF.  He lies to and gaslights the MC multiple times, forgets how harmful his behavior could be, and is almost entirely unapologetic about it except that he got caught.  Even the MC is clear he's only making the apology because he got caught and if the circumstances were to repeat, he would do it again because he thinks it's easier to ask for forgiveness than have a healthy, trusting relationship.
This isn't to say the feelings aren't there and the conversation ends there.
 I didn't really forget that the ML was supposed to be manipulative and I certainly love me a manipulative ML every now and then.  I think it genuinely was more how indifferent he was to why the MC was upset when he finally had proof that made it more alarming.  Part of that is coming from not remembering what conversation the MC is talking about but it still felt gross that the MC was clearly upset and the ML was making dismissive jokes at first.
Overall, I did enjoy this story and knowing that this was going wrap up as a HE, I thought the conversation they had regarding it was good.  The feelings were definitely there and the reasons the ML did what he did do make sense (I was in your head MC! I had front row seats to how you felt about the ML being an alpha!), but he could've handled it better, especially when confronted.
Sweet with a sour note running through.

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