First time they’re having to confront and acknowledge that they do have appealing traits to one another, even if only just. The stubbornness is still strong and causing sparks, but they each acknowledge that maybe the other isn’t all bad. Maybe. Possibly.
And just when Kosaki finally had some hope, too. It’s kinda sad when you can see the path of the ‘losing heroine’… and now Tsyugaru Girl (Makeine opening) pops in my head.