: While Wataru tries to focus on his own life, Aika begins to spend more time with other girls. However, she remains preoccupied with Wataru’s change in behavior, leading to her unsuccessfully trying to invite him to her house, only to lose her nerve. Key Character Shifts Status in Chapter 2 Wataru Sajou
Committing to his "realist" persona and helping others while avoiding Aika. Yume Miru Danshi Wa Genjitsushugisha Chapter 2....
Puzzled and secretly lonely; her "tsundere" mask starts to crack as Wataru ignores her. : While Wataru tries to focus on his
: 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. Puzzled and secretly lonely; her "tsundere" mask starts
: 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.
: Wataru interacts with members of the Public Morals Committee, including Rin Shinomiya . He apologizes to Yuyu Inatomi for accidentally scaring her in the past due to her phobia of men, which leads to Rin taking a professional interest in him.