Have to say the childhood friend comes across as a manipulative stalker, although I've seen that sort of behavior depicted as normal in shojo manga before, so clearly there are those who think it's OK.
I mean the mindset where the guy thinks something like "Oh. You're not in love with me? Well. I'm going to make you fall in love with me by manipulating you, and remove competition by tricking them."
Also, totally disregarding anything the girl says, except to fake compassion so she hopefully will fall for him.
AND grabbing her despite her NOT being inviting, or interested in that.
And people around go "Oh! They're finally going from childhood friends to being a couple!"
Truly disgusting.
I know there are those who hate the trope of Japanese males who are passive and unable to communicate their feelings (I do!), but this is so much worse!