Well, I can't say that he's manipulating us per se; these are just my assumptions. You could call it my trust issues, seeing Leander being so so persuasive. I mean, he's too persuasive with his words, wanting us to trust him, and it's obvious, and we've only just met him. (We can see how he says exactly the words MC needs to hear and how those words make them feel—relaxed, desired, needed. etc) If the game makes one thing clear, it's that even the love interests aren't what they seem and that they're hiding things. MC just arrived, and Leander is the only one who knows about their power. Given Leander's character (leader of a group and hates the government in power) I wouldn't be surprised if he wants to use it to his advantage. He's charming and gorgeous, I KNOW low key I'm interested in him trying to manipulate me like no way my turn. And that, but those are just my assumptions. When something is so right I can't help but doubt if it's real, and Leander it's just... so right. I just have a lot to think about his route because it was the one I found most interesting and the one I think has the most potential (what if there's a plot twist and Leander gets corrupted and becomes the villain? I'm dreaming I love villains LOL)