@GambierBay nope. Come back in another 2 months, then ask again. I'll be here until the end of the series.
Also, yes, I agree @huntercheco. I see skmething similar happening that will make Shindou realize that either a) the eraser was Megumi's doing or b) he loves Megumi more than he thought he does. I see progress.
It's so pathetic how he's still shilling for Mikawa while avoiding her for years.
@jak His grand master plan is to confess to her after being accepted into Tokyo U because that means he's "good enough for her". It's a completely bonkers incel level plan where he sees his effort as payment to get her.
Ahh, but she has become his motivation. Shindou prides himself on his work ethic and he needs some monstrous reason to burn himself out continuously. He idolized her, so its not even about the crush/love anymore.
In another other language, you'd be able to tell by the writing of your close childhood friend that she's the one who wrote that message on your eraser. But guess it doesn't work that way in Japanese?