Was that a Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann reference?
https://mangadex.org/data/4f2163288972955543241946ecc61884/x22.png
@Tamerlane
I'd be surprised if MC didn't end up with Akarin. He and his childhood friend? They are only awkward und only friendly to each other. Boring! It's just a superficial relationship which won't make them happy at all.