Hrm, interesting. Seems like it may not go a normal way with him and Shinohara getting closer cause Shinohara and popular dude already seem to be an item. But it's also refreshing that the popular group is just pretty nice.
@OniBarubary I agree but I kind of also think that it's one of those cliches that he simply read it like that. They could just have platonic relationship or something.
It'll be interesting to see where this story goes if it's true that they are actually dating
I hope Izumi gets with her. She might just be close with the other guy. We have no idea if they are actually dating. Even if she is, she seems interested in Izumi so it could work out for him.
@jak Honestly, Im kinda hoping the opposite. I do hope that his crush while unfullfilled opens him up to new situations. Probably introduce a girl whose actually interested in him in a way he didnt realise. and finally able to get over his crush. It would be unique grounds in terms of manga. The closest I could think of to do something similar is Ookami Shounen wa Kyou mo Uso o Kasaneru