Ch. 321Don't Make It Sound So Ambiguous!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Shizuka Hiratsuka, a teacher, is suspicious of Taihei Doma's interest in her, given his high social status and her career-oriented lifestyle.
- Sogo Doma, Taihei's brother, suggests they start as friends to avoid a teacher-student relationship scandal.
- They discuss ways to meet, including group dinners and using Shizuka's teacher identity for academic discussions.
Character Developments
- Shizuka Hiratsuka: Becomes more open to the idea of a relationship with Taihei, starting as friends.
- Sogo Doma: Shows manipulative tendencies, trying to orchestrate a relationship between Taihei and Shizuka.
Significant Themes
- Male Chauvinism: Shizuka's experiences with men who want her to quit her job.
- Manipulation: Sogo's attempts to control Taihei's relationships.
Character Interactions
- Shizuka and Sogo: They discuss Taihei and potential ways for Shizuka to meet him.
- Utaha Kasumigaoka (eavesdropping): Feels betrayed and angry as she learns about Sogo's matchmaking plans for Taihei and Shizuka.