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Nice story. Nothing special in terms of plot and characters, but the MC is funny with his light narcissism and naïve outlook, the ML is nicer than he seems at first, and after the first awkward phase of misunderstandings he becomes quite devious but also genuine in his pursuit of the MC, even if he does it in a clumsy way at first.Not much to the plot, there's the classic misunderstanding where both MC and ML think the other person has a crush on them, and try to figure out how to resolve the situation since it would be awkward to be confessed to by your male bandmate when you're straight (sure guys, you're both soo straight, LOL).When the misunderstanding is resolved, the plot takes a slightly weird turn that came a bit out of nowhere:Spoiler
the ML has become attracted to the MC and suggest/pressures him into becoming friends with benefits (but apparently only kissing and hand stuff). I think he does this as a way to get into a relationship with the MC, but he doesn't seem fully aware of this himself at first.
[collapse]I think the story is a case of 'gradually falling for each other', and there no real angst or major misunderstandings - when they finally get into a relationship it's pretty wholesome and smooth sailing.I found the side-CP under-developed, like they were just shoved in there without having much to do. They could have been left out and not have been missed.The story is nowhere near as good as the author's other work, 'Deluge', and it's a bit clichéd (idols in a boyband fall in love, a fake CP becomes real), but it's a nice story overall.There's a smut chapter towards the end.
