She's so clearly manipulating him and he's falling for it, hook line and sinker. It's like they say, the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and unfortunately little homie has an advanced navigation leading him down the wrong path.
Poor yo. Realizing the girl you idolized is actually a human being capable of flaws and insecurities is a humanizing experience every boy had to go through.
It is very obvious that Mitani is having a hard time coping with the fact that the person she liked doesn't like her, but instead likes...
This but unironically.
Bro was put in a no win situation where he has to ensure the mental stability of the team and grow there bonds while also trying to juggle a family home life.