@Rayster
The series is following the game main characters so of course Oscar goes first but Gilbert is always there for Cecilia.
Only issue is Cecilia is too dumb/naive/trusting/well intentioned for her own good and that ends attracting trouble to herself despite Gil warns her about it
Author did a poll on their WN account asking if JP readers wanted Oscar or Gilbert as the ultimate ship.
The result was a close tie; Gilbert slightly ahead of Oscar.
@zz2000 somehow I'm not surprised, anyway jp has a tendency of being more appealed to siblings romance, step, half, or even the taboo twins.
And honestly? I think the author did a great job depicting both of the MLs, Im ok with Gilbert. Depends on how much i will be emotionally like Oscar, 'll probably stop reading once my not preferred ship sails. But before then ima still be around lol.