: Aika is visibly unsettled by Wataru’s cold shoulder. Having spent years being the object of his intense affection, she finds his sudden lack of interest confusing and frustrating, though she struggles to admit she misses the attention.
Introduced as a disciplined leader who becomes curious about Wataru's surprisingly mature insights.
Committing to his "realist" persona and helping others while avoiding Aika.
: Following his "awakening" in chapter 1, Wataru continues his attempt to act like a "normal classmate" rather than a persistent stalker. He believes he is not worthy of Aika and wants to stop being a nuisance to her.