I think the dev did a good job writing the physical intimacy 'scene' between Vanessa and the MC.
The writing style for a number of encounters includes consent:
* Letting Kate control the sexual aspect of their relationship and keep it a secret until she is ready (and, IMO, she has good reasons for this approach)
* Letting Sophia determine how comfortable she was with the MC - first telling him to wear a condom then deciding that she did not want him to - and he made no fuss either time and he was a supportive lover
* Letting Vanessa determine the 'when' of lovemaking (it took a long time before she viewed the MC as someone she Could trust to let inside her guard and yes - her body.
Now - one perspective is that all this consent was a no brainer, where others could see it as at least partly a writing style; I favor the second based on how other devs have written cold female LIs who do eventually thaw out and enjoy/reciprocate affection.
I view it as part of the dev's writing style and that the MC pays close attention to consent and tries to be honest with the different women who are in his life - he is Not exclusive and does not claim to be.
My perspective is that Vanessa has trust issues across the board - The sunglasses are a banner for this 'keep the world at a distance' approach of hers.
The first time she removed those glasses and actually looked at the MC was when they shared a very important moment - their feelings surrounding the loss of their mothers.
So, I see the way this physical intimacy plays out as the dev giving us insight into Vanessa; she is allowing the MC inside more of her world.
I don't expect the next episode to include Vanessa gushing about the MC or insisting on him holding her hands whenever they are together, especially when they are among the general public - She is far from that level of display when it comes to affection (at least for now).
I think the next few episodes will help tell more of where she feels she and the MC are at in their relationship and something like her choice to reach out and hold his hand or to seek a kiss, especially in public, would be a major statement that their relationship is evolving into something closer and very special given what we know of Vanessa.
I see a major difference between the MC pushing Vanessa's boundaries with his physical displays of affection and Vanessa clearly seeking comfort and care by initiating PDA with the MC (so PDA for Her versus something either might do for the modeling campaign).
Cheers!!
