I am firm in my belief that the harder he tries something, the higher the chance he has of failure. Giving up and pretty much doing a "not giving a shit" attempt would probably guarantee 100% success.
Nishikata, you should have realized by now that Takagi can read your mind. Stop trying to hide your embarrassment and embrace the shame!
@beperov holy shit, I never knew the author was the same. Indeed, I read the first few chapters of Fudatsuki and dropped it hard!
Would never have known they shared the same author if not for your comment...
If Yamamoto wasn't forced to put such a rushed & abrupt ending to it, it wouldn't have been such a bummer. So much potential wasted, but I stand my ground.