From what we know, Kaoru was already chasing after Reiichi back in her high-school days. He caved in at some point, for reasons we have yet to know about, but he didn't particularly like her.
Hmm, thinking about it, I realize why girls like Risako and Kaoru revolve around a guy like Reiichi. Sure he's a nice guy, maybe there's some funny bones in him too which chicks dig. He may give off that aura of reliability since he's a firstborn, and their family isn't exactly trailer trash. From the first chapter, he exuded some sort of privilege, something that Uta lacked, I think so, since Uta was somewhat neglected by their parents and have to work for herself so she wouldn't be pitied--a psychological trauma that for me it seems Reiichi dodged a bit.
BUT Reiichi, for me, is a character of mere appearances. Sadly, helpless and hopless gals fall for such.
Those appearances might have triggered Kaoru's and/or Risako's romantic needs and thought he's the prince charming they've been waiting for. Appearances, no matter how mundane, can easily attract some folks to you.
Separate note:
I cheer for Uta. Reiichi could just go suck bags of dick. Risako can go to hell. And Kaoru, grow the fuck up. Absentee dad can wallow in whatever purgatory he's in. And ladyboss mom can just, I don't know, find a butch lez lover so she could at least share some emotional connect wih her gay daughter.
I'm so hoping for Uta's happy ending, along with her friends and their shop manager. The rest can just go burn.
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