These previous comments are rich. I don't come to Dynasty because I have good taste. I come to Dynasty because I want to read yuri. This manga is inferior because so far, there's no yuri.

I came here for yuri too, but I'm enjoying this manga a lot even though there's no actually yuri (hopefully, not yet. But I'll still enjoy it as a comedy manga regardless)

I'm just not following you. How is any of that suppose to make me sympathetic to Mei crushing Yuzus heart? I have said that excusing her actions being that of a selfish teen doesn't make any of it better in my eyes. She played with someone for her own self satisfaction when she knew the entire time what was going to happen. Getting caught up in the moment isnt an excuse, especially when after turning Yuzu down she went on the aggression after Matsuri entered the scene.

I also want to make a correction. Mei didn't want to always take over the school. She spent the last 5 years taking care of everything in hope that her father would return and take it over. Only after he told her he wasn't returning did she finally choose to do it herself. And he didn't necessarily abandon her, he offered for her to come with him but she refuses and stayed behind. Not exactly what you should do with a small child but he did give her a choice.

He gave a primary school kid a choice. How on earth was she supposed to make a good decision for herself at such a young age? She loved both the school and her father. Her train of thought was most likely: "if dad is gone, who will take care of the school?" and therefore chose to stay. You may say she's independent and mature, but she's really just a young girl in the end who can actually make really rash decisions.
I don't think you can ever sympathise with a girl that has probably never smiled or experienced or love since before her father left her because OBVIOUSLY only Yuzu is hurt here, so I'll stop trying.

Adding on to that, it's not just about the school, it's also about her family. The choice was, "come with me and turn your back on THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY, or stay with our family and be cut off from me". In what UNIVERSE is that an appropriate choice to give a kid? No one should be forced to choose between their family. And she clearly loves her grandfather very dearly too, she's made that incredibly clear in her devotion. Shou's choices throughout are incredibly self-centered and it's no wonder Mei is highkey damaged because of it.

^ Mei never had a choice

I'm just not following you. How is any of that suppose to make me sympathetic to Mei crushing Yuzus heart? I have said that excusing her actions being that of a selfish teen doesn't make any of it better in my eyes. She played with someone for her own self satisfaction when she knew the entire time what was going to happen. Getting caught up in the moment isnt an excuse, especially when after turning Yuzu down she went on the aggression after Matsuri entered the scene.

I also want to make a correction. Mei didn't want to always take over the school. She spent the last 5 years taking care of everything in hope that her father would return and take it over. Only after he told her he wasn't returning did she finally choose to do it herself. And he didn't necessarily abandon her, he offered for her to come with him but she refuses and stayed behind. Not exactly what you should do with a small child but he did give her a choice.

He gave a primary school kid a choice. How on earth was she supposed to make a good decision for herself at such a young age? She loved both the school and her father. Her train of thought was most likely: "if dad is gone, who will take care of the school?" and therefore chose to stay. You may say she's independent and mature, but she's really just a young girl in the end who can actually make really rash decisions.
I don't think you can ever sympathise with a girl that has probably never smiled or experienced or love since before her father left her because OBVIOUSLY only Yuzu is hurt here, so I'll stop trying.

@Yuri Queen say you were in Mei's shoes:
You spent your entire life wanting nothing more than to take over the school. You don't care if you have to marry someone you hate if it's necessary and if your beloved grandfather wants you to (also he's really sick and probably dying).
You just met this wonderful girl that changed your life. You know things might not end well, but you want to cherish this feeling that is new to you and don't quite understand. It made you selfishly wanting more, and then you take it too far. And now no matter how much you will regret hurting her, the best thing to do is leave asap before it gets worse. Because now you know you're getting engaged soon, and you can't rewind time. Her life will probably be better without you too, you're both girls and sisters on top of that. Yuzu, being the kind person she is, can easily find someone who will treat her better Bc I'm trash for hurting her from the start.
Your father, a loved one, abandoned you for his resolve. But you still respect him. Why can't you do the same to Yuzu? Is there a difference if it's between father and daughter or between lovers? You question yourself. You don't really know. You're like 15/16 years old and you never had to ask yourself this and you're terrible with relationships (whether it's love, friendship or family). You grew up only following rules and orders.
If not, are you going to give up the work and time you spent your entire life trying to get? Your resolve is too strong to give up now.

Children are not suppose to plan that far ahead. And her dream to take over the school requires her to plan at least her next 5 years.

I wouldn't say she planned it thoroughly. Many people also say things like: "I want to start my own business in 5 years." but don't actually make proper plans to reach their goal. Her plan could have just been: become Student Council President, do paperwork, get good grades, get married, take over school.
And she's been doing these tasks properly, so her plan was basically to work hard.

And with her already having been engaged once before she had to have some idea what she would have to do sooner or later. I just don't see how she couldnt have known about future engagements.

She might not have known she would get another engagement if she was not informed since the last incident with her previous fiance. It's not like she could've avoided yuzu from the start either. People just can't ignore their feelings and be completely selfless.