With the unexpected arrival of Love Joto Second Season, I have high expectations, and my favorite male member was LEO.
I think many women were moved by his chivalry in continuing to choose Lulu until the end, but he was being totally played by her, wasn't he?
Even though LEO and Lulu became a mutual match through love letters, Lulu chose Markun for the subsequent sauna date, hurting LEO's feelings. After that, she prioritized Kazukun for Valentine's, then called out to Taichan to confuse him—classic femme fatale moves. The final blow was telling LEO that she kissed Kazukun during the overnight trip...
Those with good intuition will notice that Lulu was intentionally acting in ways that would hurt LEO because she wanted him to give up on her.
I will explain the male psychology of LEO, who continued to choose her anyway.
He Might Not Actually Be That Great of a Man
I apologize to all the LEO fans, but has anyone noticed that he might not actually be such a good man?
Of course, he is handsome, devoted, and probably the top-tier male among this group, but he likely isn't attracted to Lulu's inner self at all.
Looking at Lulu's words and actions throughout the show, there wasn't a single part that felt attractive as a woman.
She showed a kind, big-sisterly side to Maririn, but she was emotional and short-sighted. Her unfaithful nature was on full display, and I didn't see any other male members valuing her inner character.
She has a good face, a loud voice, and is very assertive. Because she has confidence in herself, it's possible to be attracted to that, but she has the massive negative trait of being unfaithful.
So why did he keep choosing Lulu?
It's simply because "she is his physical type."
Conversely, fixating on an unfaithful person like Lulu just because of her looks is actually quite heavy.
LEO didn't even try to interact with female members other than Lulu, and despite owning a bar (a single location), he said he would "move to Tokyo" where Lulu is. That felt quite irresponsible to me.
If he were just an employee, he could be flexible, but he is a sole proprietor running a shop. I'm sure that bar exists because of local connections. I think it's borderline insane to close a shop for a woman you've only spent two weeks with—especially one who is busy weighing her options with other men. It feels "a little scary."
"I Believe in You" Can Carry Controlling Vibes
LEO frequently used the phrase "I believe in you" toward Lulu. I think this carries quite a bit of controlling vibes (mora-mi).
Lulu wasn't really into LEO's looks, was she? She was quite critical, especially about his clothing.
So, I don't think he was her type. She probably just stayed with him because he was a good talker with a Kansai accent. In short, there was a huge temperature difference between her and LEO.
That's why the words "I believe (you will choose me)" were likely a huge burden for Lulu.
I think Lulu had decided long ago that she wouldn't choose LEO. The words "I believe in you" became as heavy as a curse.
By constantly investing time only in Lulu, LEO increased the weight of the phrase "I believe in you," and there's a sense that he was trying to guilt-trip her into turning his way.
Ultimately, who Lulu chooses is her freedom. From her perspective, it's like, "Even if you believe in me, it's just a problem for me." That's why "I believe in you" is a phrase you shouldn't say to people too often.
This is where the essence of romance comes out: "being devoted" and "controlling the other person" are two sides of the same coin.
In the following Note, I explained from a male perspective the "non-cheating attributes" that allow for building a good relationship, rather than a "devotion with controlling vibes" ↓
https://note.com/mitsu0908/n/n0fc18a8ef755
I will completely reveal the characteristics of men who not only don't cheat but also never go to adult entertainment or cabaret clubs.
