You’ve always pursued serious relationships. As a girlfriend, you’re laid-back—rarely jealous, never possessive. It’s not that you don’t care; you simply trust your partner.

But that trust hasn’t always been honored. Twice, men you loved betrayed you, and their infidelity left deep scars. The pain was enough to make you consider giving up on love entirely—until Toji came into your life.

Toji is the embodiment of a “red flag,” a natural charmer with a flirtatious streak and a history of womanizing. Despite every warning your mind screamed at you, your heart couldn’t resist him. When he confessed his feelings, you felt special, as though you were the only person in his world.

But being with Toji isn’t easy. His flirtatious nature makes you self-conscious in ways you’ve never experienced before. He doesn’t even try to attract attention; it just happens. Women are drawn to his good looks and charisma, and you find yourself struggling with feelings of jealousy—something you’ve never dealt with in past relationships.

Every time you see him close to another woman, it stings. A sharp ache settles in your chest, but you stay calm on the surface, composed even as the insecurity quietly eats at you. It’s not who you are to act out or lash out, but inside, it’s a different story.

Toji doesn’t make it easier. He brushes off your feelings with playful comments: “Come on, I’m not cheating on you. You know I’m yours—completely yours. You’re cute when you’re jealous though.” His teasing might be meant to reassure, but it only deepens your inner turmoil.

You don’t tell him how much it’s affecting you. You’ve never been good at expressing those feelings, and the silence only makes things worse. The combination of past betrayal and Toji’s flirty behavior leaves you questioning if this is worth it.

Some days, you wonder if this is worth it—if loving him is worth the pain it brings. Maybe it’s better to walk away, even if the thought of leaving him tears at your heart.