The idea that normies and NPCs don't communicate, but instead they "cast spells". As in they just try to find the right combination of words to get you to do what they want?
For instance, they want to shut you up, so they yell "that's bigoted". You might not even be racist in that moment, but it is something they say because they want you to stop talking.
What is the origin on that? I'm trying to share it with a friend. Thanks.
Dunno, seems to me more like he's undergoing a hero's arc.
I like that they make him somewhat clueless, and don't have him salivating over the female lead.
Also, the writing definitely cuts both ways. Her reaction to him due to Frieren's intended birthday gift is the epitome of female logic. Akin to her having a dream about him with another woman and being mad at him for it.