I think the shackle lines mean that since he has accepted the role of a brother, he cannot freely pursue her as a lover. Kinda like friend-zone but bro-zone instead.
Or else there is something deeper I have yet to fathom.
I can’t wait for the next chapter. Thank you for the translation.
@illusion_moon I'm thinking the same thing. Kind of seems like he's grown feelings for her. But since he's the one who took her in like a family, he doesn't want to cross the line and break that trust with her.
Uwaaa... @illusion_moon
I'm also thinking the same thing... It's like, he's already taken her and took the position as her brother. Even though he grown feelings for her, he can't just break out from the position he has built himself for her.. (
I feel bad for the "brother". He probably wanted her to feel safe in this new place so he assumed the role of a brother but it has backfired since he loves her and can't go back on his brother position.