that was my favorite takeaway from this.
If Prez is gonna be a rival for Asahi, I'd much rather her character be well-rounded and not just a one-note pushy domineering type who comes across as nothing but a conniving bully to either of the two main leads.
Make her awkward and unused to friendship/banter and in need of "learning how to be a kid" a bit. Makes her instantly more likeable even as an opposing force to the FMC, and like someone I could root for rather than just feeling fatigue every time she shows up on screen like with her introduction.
Very glad the author went this direction, and I honestly hope Prez & Asahi become friends even independent of their apparent affection for the MC, because they also seem like they're primed to help one another overcome their respective "character challenges".