With the subtle compliments Komaki gave Wakaba in this chapter, it feels like the series might be approaching its end. I remember reading somewhere, either on this forum or elsewhere, that this series is suppose to be relatively short. Given that Komaki is starting to crack a little, becoming more comfortable/ open around Wakaba (even hugging her back this chapter, which seems out of character for her), it seems likely that the ending is near. They might end up declaring, "I hate you" to each other, or who knows—they could even say "I love you." I haven’t read the light novel, so I’m not entirely sure.