: The chapter highlights Kouhei's internal struggle—balancing his desire to keep Mako happy with his growing discomfort as the boundaries of their relationship dissolve.
The series (translated as Even So, He Is Good as a Boyfriend Tomorrow ) is a romance manga by writer Kiwako Mio and artist Amara . mismatched emotional pacing
For those new to the series: the title translates to “But Still, I’d Rather Have a Boyfriend Tomorrow” — a fitting description of its heroine’s conflicted heart. The manga explores post-confession relationship anxiety, mismatched emotional pacing, and the quiet moments that define modern dating. mismatched emotional pacing