Did you guys forget the first chapter of the series? Mika is 20 and single there. I reread the story as the chapters came out so I always assumed they wouldn't end up together. I can see why most people didn't and yeah I know I'm actually the odd one for assuming this.

I thought it was moreso that it clicked with her why she was really making such an effort on her appearance when Nitou didn't show. idk though, I think a thorough rereading of the entire thing is in order. :D

Yup I think thats it also, it explains the second "Oh".

Ever since you mentioned this I've been very curious if this is really true?

I wouldn't know exactly how common it is but I do the hair toss sometimes and I know some other women who do it to. For me it's just a subconcious thing. Tossing your hair, touching your hair, slicking back your hair, running your hand through your hair it is all just an easy form of preening and men do it too. It's a lot like how some birds act. Don't even have to have an intended target in mind.

Though a lot of times a hair toss is just a hair toss. Oh I also used to have a friend who would toss her hair when she was angry too, so yeah best not to overthink it.

I wasn't sure at first but you know how some women toss their hair when someone they like is around? You can see in that page that Takako went to toss her hair and then realised there was no point since Shinobu isn't around. Not sure if I'm right about that.

I wasn't suprised at the bulimia aspect because it was strongly hinted at before like here:
http://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/the_feelings_we_all_must_endure_ch02#6

I was instantly reminded of her when I saw Meru trying to purge.

Same here I was reminded of a friend. I'm glad we got to see things from Meru's pov, I didn't like her much before.