Originally posted by: serenam
Totally agree that Manik is the more difficult character to decipher and that anyone admiring him from afar would be starstruck more than anything else.
However, if one were to assume that this third person doing the admiring is one with a certain level of observational skills, she / he would definitely be able to see the differences between Manik with Nandini Vs Manik sans Nandini despite being starstruck.
When Manik sans Nandini strides around the place as if he owns it (which, he technically does), there is a certain aura of power about him which makes him seem like a demi-god to mere mortals, a certain level of untouchability. On the other hand, when Nandini is in his vicinity, he becomes a normal 19 year old boy with his girl - very sweet, mischievous, very approachable.
Dunno if you'd agree with me, but I do think it can be done! What say? 🤔 ☺️ Would love to know your thoughts.
Love,
Serena