This isn't unique to this story, but I've wondered, since I've seen it in so many mangas and animes, what is with the Japanese tendency to go silent for days, weeks, even months (years!) after something awkward or the like happens? Isn't it better to confront an issue head on instead of assume (and misunderstand) the other person's feelings about said awkward event? So much time is wasted trying to "save face". Lol, so strange. Must be frustrating to have that environment as the norm. 😵