This is exactly how I felt too! There was so much character development that should have happened and I was actually really glad she went on a date with someone else! I do think that dude was a douche tho! She says she can pay and you tell her no and then when she rejects sex, you make her pay? A date doesn’t equal sex. If you want that, find an escort that allows extra services. I hated everyone in this including all of her coworkers who treated her like a fragile bird instead of doing the normal thing of shit talking her ex with her until she gains her confidence back in herself. This story had potential but it just sucks.
Sakaguchi is a cheater, it doesn't matter if he was a nice guy and fell in love with Ako. The story would have to do some serious work to redeem him.
Shiina was pushy and rude, what kind of guy implies he's the last chance for a woman he claims to love just because she's in her 30s?
Ako was weak-willed and let everyone push her around. Shiina bullied her on purpose multiple times. Being younger and insecure isn't an excuse! Also she's written like she's 32 going on 50, jfc.
Girl can do better. Would rather she ended up with someone else after moving to HQ and gaining some confidence in herself. ( ̄へ ̄)