I really feel bad for Ichikawa. At this point, I don't even care for the side characters, nor the main girl. All I care is for Ichikawa's happiness. My man is getting used by Yamada. But I hope there will be some development in the future.
Whenever I see Ichikawa, I am somehow reminded of the protagonist in #302115, but I but more depressed looking... I bet yuruyakatou can make Ichikawa a great tomgirl character in the fluffing site.
@Lxminous I know how you feel. I honestly didn't like any of the characters from the beginning of the story except Ichikawa and I still don't. Yamada is one of my least favorite characters and I hate how Ichikawa is just being exploited by her.
Not really seeing manipulation as much as Yamada knowing that Ichikawa has a crush on her but knowing that if she forced him to be the one to move things forward or if she confessed directly it'd scare him off.