@Nihilist1
I also believe in it
He perceived the possibility of komi-san feelings even before she perceived herself. But, he denied it because he could not believe that Komi-san would develop feelings for him (even more, because she is Komi-san, a girl that people around her have obsession...
Me reading almost any other romcom (i know komi san is not just a romcom, but whatever)
"wait, this is... progress?"
Me reading komi-san
"ah... ok, another scene like that?"
(I love komi-san, but I just lost hope of any progress)