Koukando ga Mieru you ni natta n da ga, Heroine ga Count Stop shite iru Ken - Vol. 2 Ch. 9

[MangaDex]

 

[Coldlight]

If you're not sure, it doesn't hurt to ask, brother. Communication is key. His cowardly tendencies are resurfacing again now that the wingman side couple isn't here. I suppose Kaede is here to make him realize he's been easing off on the gas too much now that he's dating Momoka. Those questions about how they weren't acting much like a couple were on point.