<xdream8[m]>
try adding -s flag to read command but i should warn you '-s' flag is not posix
<sewn>
also doesnt work
<xdream8[m]>
when i add -s flag it works on yash
<sewn>
im on busybox ash
<xdream8[m]>
i tried running it with ash and it works. it may be related to the terminal you are using. when i tried to run this script in tty i get a result similar to yours
<sewn>
i tried on foot and st doesnt work
<xdream8[m]>
strange on foot it just works for me
<sewn>
the same script... on busybox ash?? on host shell busybox with script busybox!?!?!?