Nice post! đ Rudra winning hearts with his sheer cuteness đ
We already got little glimpses of his vulnerability before. Like, when Shivaay and Om were fighting over the fact that there was no mention of the man who burnt himself in their function in the media, and Rudra interrupted them. He diverted their attention to something ridiculous but before that, his expression when he was looking at them was subdued and the way he had crossed his arms over his chest seemed a little protective. He clearly hates seeing them fight. Or, that club wala episode. In the club itself, you already noticed that though, Rudra works out a lot that really is nothing but a hobby for him- he doesn't like fighting physically nor is he too confident when it comes down to engaging in fights unless he knows that his brothers are there to help him. I think that's a particularly endearing contrast the CVs created within Rudra, it makes him even sweeter.
But yes, we hadn't seen him break down like he did in the hospital. That was just such a heartbreaking moment. Before that, we had seen Om's and Shivaay's connection, and now for the first time Rudra actually describes his and Shivaay's relationship, "Mom, dad, Shivaay bhai is everything for me." The details that were added like Rudra having spent more time in Shivaay's room than his own since childhood, him not needing any Superman just his brother, Shivaay always protecting and supporting him - they breathed life into this whole narrative. I loved it. But we got also another insight to Om's and Rudra's relationship which isn't just the sweet banter and teasing we had seen till now. Omkara looked like he was going to break down any moment after talking to the doctor but the moment he saw Rudra, he pulled himself together and consoled his younger brother. They draw strength and comfort from each other in different ways; one needs to be strong to protect the other while the other seeks said strength and protection.
I am liking Soumya, so far. You put it very aptly that Rudra holds a certain innocence to him and it made him open up to a complete stranger without a second thought. Likewise, I guess the raw pain on Rudra's face made Soumya approach him, and listening to him talk about Shivaay opened up old wounds for herself. They connected through the pain of losing/fearing to lose their older brother(s). It was sweet. And when she barged into Shivaay's room, Rudra was completely awed and dazed - it's understandable, she assured him before and now, she's even keeping her promise of singing for Shivaay. They both are cute, and I especially love how they both always try to make others smile <3 I hope the CVs keep their angle simple and sweet and don't rush anything. A gradual falling in love without even realizing it would be nice đ
Now, I just want to see more of the Obros together đł