Some critics argue this makes her look childlike, particularly when paired with the more refined and princely Jinshi.
But this interpretation lacks important context.
She is not presented as naive or helpless.
This tonal distinction is important.
But it does so with a critical eye, always showing the consequences and emotional toll of these dynamics.
It is not a romanticization of darkness, it is a dissection of it.
In fact, the way the anime treats Maomaos attractiveness, or lack thereof, is telling.
Criticism is a healthy part of fandom, and raising concerns about representation and ethics in storytelling is important.
Reducing the show to a problematic romance does it a major disservice.
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