I'm going to take a small risk here and bare my heart for my man while he fights hard in this war. The risk is two-fold as my confession involves common plot development that people may not like - Obi being a part of a love triangle.
Shirayuki and Prince Zen are lovers, Obi is in love with Shirayuki anonymously and unrequitedly. Obi loyally serves Zen.
As I mentioned last round, I am attracted to Obi for many reasons including his composure and strength. My feelings for him were galvanised on a return trip to Tanbarun, where Obi was assigned to escort Shirayuki whom was invited by the prince of Tanbarun, Raji.
In the beginning of their stay in Tanbarun, Obi would perform his duties which meant overhearing conversations between Raji and Shirayuki. Raji, who turned out to be an earnest guy, also has feelings for Shirayuki. Listening in, Obi had time to think about himself. Raji's real trial during this arc was about taking the steps to become a man. Conversely, Obi, who had courage in spades, was coming to terms with romantic love, and the predicament this love would be for him being loyal to Zen. It was only one scene where Obi's thoughts and feelings on the topic were shown:
Unlike Raji, Obi is not a royal. He cannot openly challenge Zen for Shirayuki. Not that anyone is to blame for this. Shiraykui and Zen, the main two people who have given Obi so much, a group of people and a place for Obi to devote himself to, can hurt him more than any weapon without meaning to. And that's why I love Obi so much. His character, and trial he faces by falling in love in an impossible situation, have consumed any resistance I would have toward him. I'm a sucker for this set up. The main people that can truly hurt you are those you hold dear, family, close friends, lovers, and I want to be there for Obi if he ever feels the despair of being hurt by them.
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