Here's my perspective (and ships) from what I've seen by now. As of this moment, my focus is on Eiji. I don't give a fuck for Naohiko, Ikezawa or Taichi. I just want my man Eiji happy. That dude self-sacrificed too much. He's been a wingman, ignoring his own feelings, for too long now. He loved Izumi, and saw her get taken away from him by his friend. Moreover, he agreed to their relationship, adding more pain to his already swollen shoulders. If I could portray my own opinion, perspective, and feelings, I'd say:
• Izumi - Eiji (main ship, although Ikezawa x Eiji would be fine by me, as long as Eiji gets a smile I'm cool.)
• Naohiko - Fujimura (look at it this way, Fujimura is another example of a self-sacrificial character. Unlike Eiji, she still is adamant on loving Bessho even though he has a girlfriend, which is something I don't support. I mean, even though I don't like Bessho x Izumi, I still don't support the fact that she would try to steal someone away from his girlfriend who's in another town.)
• Taichi - Ikezawa (at first I was Eiji x Ikezawa cuz tsunderes are too fucking good and my man Eiji needs someone asap. Then I realized Taichi's feelings unrecognized would be depressing if anything else. Man is a great guy, and is a fellow bassist too! Taichi must get someone too, if not Ikezawa. Gawd theres just too many complications, making ships is impossible!!)
That is all I have to say. I'm happy with how the story is going now, but the last thing I want in this plot is Eiji crying. Please. I'm a healthy 17-year-old male longing for Eiji's happiness. Don't do me dirty, author.