High School Debut Vol. 13

The characters' relationships seem to deepen, but I kept wondering how much of that tension is real versus storytelling drama. How did others interpret their growth here?

It felt like a pivotal moment for the characters, but I’m curious whether that was planned from the start or something that evolved during the series.

The manga seamlessly shifts between funny moments and heartfelt scenes. I wonder what influences the pacing of these emotional beats.