@richman maybe people never did that in Western countries, at least I'm my country most children refer themselves as 3rd person, (including me) because using "I" for myself when talking to older people is a bit rude
it's just language and cultural difference
that is quite heavy, and I'm agree with @SibilantSoul
rather than worried about the man doing something to the girl, .. listening to her story, seeing her scar and how she cried at the end really worried me, like "holy shit what is happening with this girl and why me? and how the hell can I be...
Akiha think that he's in love with Haruka
but Haruka think that he's in love with Akiha
And he think that he's interested in Akiha
I bet he actually love both personalities
Btw I think Minase Inori will be perfect VA for Haruka/Akiha