Bro continues to lack any confidence whatsoever. Shiori did not deserve getting rejected only for bro to go back into his shell when talking to Akari. I ain't even gonna say man up. Just be confident in the feelings that you clearly have.
Really need ayaka to step up here real soon. I don't want this man to shut himself off and turn away everyone only to go to the shady kouhai and her increasing closeness that doesn't make sense.