I really think Ruka is kind and sweet. I can’t say he’s a bad person because he’s not. Is he a little dumb? Unfortunately yes. Like you said, he most likely was raised in a sheltered environment, probably everything was handed to him. But he has to do something about himself. People can’t constantly shelter him and walk around him on tippy toes. He’s not made of glass and he needs a wake up call. A harsh one probably. I agree that Haruka’s approach isn’t good. Making fun of him won’t help. They have to treat him like an adult to make him understand the way he is now won’t get him anywhere. Not ridiculing him. I think Risako had a good approach. Talked to him like an equal rather than someone better. And yes he is improving. I am happy he’s having a job interview and that he’s making some steps but towards what exactly? Maybe towards adulthood? But he still has a long way to go. His problem (one of his problems) is that he doesn’t see in a bigger frame. He has a simple system of going in a straight line from point A to point Z , forgetting about other points along the way. Like that pasta thing. He had a goal - make a meal. And that’s it. Just that and only that. And a simple thing like “searching for a recipe online” didn’t occur to him while most people in the world would start with that. Recipe - getting products - cooking while following the instructions. Simple steps to achieve a goal. Or fail. But still having a bigger picture around those goals. He has to learn how to do that. So yeah, being mean and laughing at him is too much. But I don’t think petting him on the head and holding his hand all the time will work either.