To everyone that was like "just let the comic die" I feel this one really shows what it can still be. We're driving towards our passions and showing mutual support. And it's funny. If it's like this I'm happy.
Rereading and this remains a fav scene. A neat moment is her mom attempting to disrupt Tabata's disordered eating. She doesn't often do this, but Mom is always there to tell her to enjoy eating.
"Fave" is definitely best. Oshi isn't that unique of a concept that it can't be localized. Kofun is a culturally unique burial mound, so it shouldn't be localized.
Also, our boy is getting this close because he's primarily thinking of them as potential friends. Even if they remain just friends this will help him in the future to be comfortable around girls. We need to celebrate boys being like this.
I think Amane is the clear choice. They have very similar vibes and share interests. Ijichi is wonderful, of course (my personal pick is I was in this situation) and would be quite happy in a relationship, too, of course. I don't see the poly angle super viable, unless it was an open polycule or...