@FredFriendly Ok then. I think you're wrong, and those were good character development chapters. You're gonna be hard-pressed to find a romance manga that only follows the couple's antics. Seems to me like this manga isn't really for you anymore. May I suggest you find something else? Have you...
"Whether progress was made is up for debate, but the awkward situation will persist."
What? No! Come on.... This is getting old. Think I'm gonna put this series on hold for a while.