Wooow even chad famous guy is becoming a wingman for the little weakling here.
I can't blame him tho, Umi seems like the type of guy to recognize Kazuya's good side when it comes to helping people.
Aww, they're so sweet with each other. I love how she doesn't try to over involve herself and gives him space so he can sort things out and prepare himself.
I actually like this twist as well, it adds a bit more spice and gives Gonda more time to think about what he wants and more time to think deeper and with a more realistic ideal in mind with his relationship. Best of luck gon-chan!