You know, when you put it that way, I don’t blame the MC for not making a move. Especially when he’s in a school full of girls that generally disliked him at first. He’s only now fixing up his reputation, and he’d rather not risk damaging it even further by making a move that may or may not pay off.
It still fucking sucks, though, seeing the childhood friend lose once again. At least there’s Hanazono Twins, I guess.