Here's a write-up on Wakana Gojō's first relationships and romantic storylines:

Her romantic journey reminds us that first love isn’t always about finding “the one.” Sometimes, it’s about finding your own voice. Sometimes, it’s about learning that your heart can break and still beat. And sometimes, the most romantic storyline isn’t the kiss at the end—it’s the moment a young woman realizes she deserves a love that doesn’t ask her to be small.

, harshly criticized his love for Hina dolls, telling him that boys shouldn't play with them. This encounter caused him to hide his interests and avoid forming close relationships out of fear of being "creepy" or rejected again. Foundational Relationship: Marin Kitagawa Wakana and