I didn't know what was going on for this whole manga. Every chapter I was confused and more girls who looked too similar kept getting introduced. The whole thing was just a clusterfuck. 3/10 with potential.
This is LITERALLY her fault. She keeps misleading him and joking around with him so he never knows if she's serious or not. She can't get mad about him not getting the hints or knowing what to do when everytime he tries to take initiative or act she dismisses him or treats him like a joke.
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Honestly, I agree with the professor in a way. Liking something or the idea of something isn't enough of a reason to pursue it as a career or passion. You got to have something you want to do or research. Areas that haven't been researched or discovered.