This arc feels too drawn out so I agree with some of the comments above. It shouldn't even be an arc.
Makes me wonder if this is a rushed axing about to happen and we get the illustrious "He picks noone and their adventures continue on" type ending.
Also while MCs actions make sense with how much they cockteased him I'm amazed tyese 2 intelligent ladies still haven't realised they are the reason he's like this especially the one that caused it as it was the next day he went ewwwyu.