I like their dynamic. She actually is smarter than him and pretty much knows what's going on, he just has an amazing poker face and acts so stoic it keeps her confused and on the back foot. It's like if all the traits of Takagi and Nishikata were shuffled around.
I rather like their dynamic. It wouldn't be as interesting if he were the panicky overly emotional one.
Here it's more like a Vulcan badly suppressing his crush.
Isn't playing with different people more fun? Why is she struggling with reasons for club recognition.
... Why do I have an urge to rewatch "Ryuuou no oshigoto"