As with option 1 of the answer, I'm apprehensive, but I do think (and hope) she would be able to handle it. Her daughter did go through being banished to small village so that her mom could open up her eyes.
@lindty maybe she didn't wanna tie him down? Maybe she figured if they both still felt the same way after the study period they could reunite or something. But yeah, they could've just stayed together and keep in touch with eachother.
I think he mostly has a problem with the private dance, since it's behind close doors and all.
Guess him asking Aki to do it in front of him is an excuse to see how risque it may be.
Looking forward to the next chapter ^^