No it's not strict shoujo-ai, there's undertones, but no actual relationships. Yes, there's an anime currently airing.

last edited at Feb 8, 2021 8:01PM

yeah, that cliffhanger indeed...Miwa, please be smart

So, are they not gonna show CHU2's backstory? Or did I just forget it?

It hasn't been shown yet. Probably going to do hers last, I'd assume