@pandas2017 They aren't really dating and there hasn't been a confession yet. There isn't really an official label but they both have some understanding that there's something between them
I like how there's actual decent development in the relationship. There's none of that "will she or won't she" bs that amounts to nothing. Character trauma makes sense in the miscommunication problem too
@Korach The ending is vague enough to be open to different interpretations. I just wished the author defined the relationship more. Just because the 2 of them acknowledge their are feelings, the vague ending without a declared status or title indicates the author didn't want to choose and...
@Misib because the MC doesn't see Merlin as a romantic partner as of now, rather like a daughter. Plus he just wants to learn magic and have a chill school life. Ironic since he's blasting magic like nothing. He never really paid attention to relationships, which is proven in the point of him...