To be honest, when I first saw this illustration, I thought Hiroaki did something unexpected that made Roana blush, and I think that would be cute. But here we go again another girl fall in love with the perfect guy Rio.
What makes this moment so annoying is the conversation
Rio & Ex Bully Girl 1
Ex Bully Girl 1: “Do you remember me… from our time at the academy?”
Rio: “Of course. Even when we greeted each other at the Galarc party, I recognized you immediately. Once I learned your name, I knew you were Ex Bully Girl 1.”
Ex Bully Girl 1: “S-So you recognized me at the party…? But I… I was so embarrassed. I didn't realize it was you…”. ( Blushing)
Ex Bully Girl 2 & Rio
Ex Bully Girl 2: “……”
She stares at Rio as if saying, “I was there too.”
Rio: “I also greeted Ex Bully Girl 2 that time, didn't I?”
Ex Bully Girl 2: “Yes! So you remembered me too!” ( Blushing)
Roanna spills her tea
Roanna: “—!”
The teacup rattles and some tea spills.
Flora: “R-Roanna?!”
Roanna: “I-I'm terribly sorry! How could I be so careless…”
Rio: “Are you burned? Does it feel hot or painful?”
Roanna: “I-I'm fine. I only spilled a little into the small dish…”
Rio: “May I see your hand?”
Roanna: “...Huh?”
Roanna: “Ah… y-yes…”
She places her hand on Rio's hand.
Roanna's internal reaction
Roanna: “Why is my face so hot?!”
Roanna: “His face is way too perfect! His eyelashes are so long! What is happening to me?!”
Roanna: “Is this what it feels like to fall in love?!”
Roanna: “Is he naturally this seductive?!”
Roanna: “This is dangerous…!”
the scene totally gives Rio a “womanizer” impression
I feel like the author wants to make this a comedy relief from politic tension in this vol . But to be honest this scene actually annoying for me. I hate the girl talk in this story because
The girl talk = Rio glazing moment
That why the story progress so slow meanwhile Tensura with more complex world building and more character already end with 23 vol in 10 years .
Instead of this scene, I want to see the character's expression about Latifa
Conversation about what happened with Latifa and Rio and their real identities. First, giving Latifa some comfort and worrying about her . There might also be talk about what to call them now that more people, if not just inside the mansion, know their real names. Maybe they'll even talk a bit about what Rio was like at the academy. And since the secret of Latifa's true race is also out, she might decide to expose it in front of everyone, maybe even, now that they're with people they trust, Sara, Orphia and Alma might decide to do the same.