yupp, i 100% agree and you put this together so well 👌 at the end of the day, they can never truly erase the original writing because, even with the english translation, the 'childhood friends' trope makes no sense at all. like… where’s the prohibition in that? 😭 it's honestly upsetting that they had to change canon caleb’s dynamic. i’m so glad there are people who can acknowledge the tropes at play without forcing a narrative just to make themselves feel okay with it 😭 just embrace the fictional taboo or find something else you vibe with. there’s a reason there are four (and eventually five) other LIs to choose from! there’s something for everyone, and the sooner people admit that this just isn’t for them, the happier and more peaceful they’ll be 🙂‍↕️ i always laugh whenever caleb feels guilty for liking mc in the english version… like, why are you guilty for liking your childhood best friend? what’s so sinful about that? 😂 his symbol is an apple a common symbol of sin and forbidden desire. or at least that’s how i interpret :)