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ML's full on obsessed with her and turns "villainous" because of her. 

The ML's attention and actions are revolved around the FL. He's head over heels for her. Seriously, there's nothing in his mind but her.

FL takes advantage of ML's affections for her to exact her revenge that is largely unrelated to him, but the ML still furiously loves her even when he finds out the truth.

ML doesn't let FL die in peace and always tries to keep her at his side.

FL hurt ML in the past but the ML still loves her and won't give up.

After being killed by the FL, the ML is forced to witness the FL's future reincarnations for the sole purpose of killing her for revenge one day and for his own peace, but he doesn't know that throughout all this time, he still loves her deeply.

ML's unwavering love for FL despite all the angst.

FL tries to kill ML on their wedding day but he isn't phased and is still persistent in loving her. "But I still love you", I think was what he said.

Both ML and FL's love for each other is strong and transcends all 7 lifetimes. Their love never wavers.

In a matter of a life and death scenario, the ML had to cut all his worries (as displayed by strings) away to survive and he did that swiftly and without hesitance. But when one worry / string was left and the worry was of the FL, he couldn't cut it and left it be. Meaning: he can abandon everything in life but the FL.

ML is willing to defy fate and sacrifice his soul/spirit to die with the FL.

After not standing at the same side with the MC when he needed it the most, when the ML gets another chance to right his wrong, the ML doesn't hesitate to always be there for the MC. The ML is also reluctant to leave his side (literally).

ML is hung up on the FL.

The ML has been watching and admiring the FL for every reincarnation she goes through. His love for the FL is practically his entire immortal life.

Very loyal.

ML bared through all 2 of FL's failed relationships/love lines so he could end up with her at the end.

ML bared through all 2 of FL's failed relationships/love lines so he could end up with her at the end.

ML's actions are centered around the FL.

ML's actions are centered around the FL.

The ML waited alone, like the title suggests, a thousand years for the FL to reincarnate again. His sole reason to live is to give the FL back her core/power.

His actions are practically centred around the FL.

ML is a villain... need I say more?

FL hurt ML in the past but he still loves her and won't give up on their love.

FL hurt ML in the past but the ML still loves her and won't give up.

FL hurt ML in the past but the ML still loves her and won't give up.

FL hurt ML in the past but the ML still loves her and won't give up.

FL hurt ML in the past but the ML still loves her and won't give up.

When the ML finds out the truth about why the FL courted him in the first place, though hurt he still loves her.

FL hurt ML in the past but the ML still loves her and won't give up.

A strong and trusting love for a strong and power couple.

FL hurt ML in the past but the ML still loves her and won't give up.

FL hurt ML in the past but the ML still loves her and won't give up.