He is the type that works as a lone wolf when left alone, but works quite well with people when included.

So, not proactive into meeting people, but will make an effort when he is part of the group.

...I think.

Well, she feels committed to wife.

When the kids then.

That's a weird way to introduce a character that showed up in one panel in a menacing way previously.

Our girl probably has no idea how to act as she barely understands her own feelings.

Well, he has a very negative image of himself, and she is very awkward. So, even if they act like friends, he has problems realizing it because he is not up to her level, and she has problems realizing because she, well, awkward haha.

Still, that slow progression means that the foundation they are building is one hell of a thing.

So, next chapter we see how he got it then. Neat.

DAMN that came OUTTA NOWHERE !!!!

Who knew she would take a step forward !!!!

These stories are always so weird lol

You pretty much nailed it.

Crisis averted.
And it's nice to see the old generation being like that, but actually being quite caring.

This was always gonna be a romcom about maturity and growing up, but am still amazed at how good it is at that~

Expertful Description.

That's likely the route, and I'm all in for it.

So, her subconscious is FINALLY catching up, lmao.

So, setting a new character?
Maybe she's our MCs sister?

I keep thinking she might be moving out soon, and wanted to see her friends back maybe.

You can't start with all them friends right away after all!!

She is talking about Izumi, tho.
And THEN she thinks of Ishizumi.

And notice how she can't put a face on Izumi, but do for Ishizumi.

That, and the constant blush is usually a sign of being drunk.

Oh!
An actual side-ship !!!
Can't wait to see it flourish !!!

I doubt it.
She was very ashamed of her results and I can assure you she started drinking to forget, but got even worse instead.

Also, she contacted our boy thinking this was his drunk companion. So far she has not gotten the guts to try that without alcohol.