Uhm. Okay. That is all fine and dandy, I guess, but what about the date?? Why does the mangaka like to torture the audience so much?
Less torture, more like checking in on everyone else as well. Don't forget that this isn't just about Komichi and Erika - their classmates are part of this journey just as much as they are. The manga essentially likes to take the scenic route anyway - but you more or less knew that already, right?
Also, that Shiyuu Troupe that shut down the play to begin with needs to be taught a lesson in "don't screw with Komichi and her friends."