OMG I got very confused with this story and it took a moment for me to understand everything that happened. But I think overall I understand both of Akino and Eichi's feelings. Also, the brother is named Terumi (he crossdresses) and he is a couple with Jin (Haida-san). I'm guessing Akino knew his brother was going to try something (which was the dating scandal with the girl) BUT I think noboby (neither Akino, nor Terumi, nor Haida e nor the girl) knew about Eichi's past and so I don't think it was them who published it (somebody else must have done it). Eichi and Akino's involvement was kind of forced (both highschool and adult life) in the beginning but I do believe they need each other, because they love one another and since they want to create a image that won't be forgotten they have made their relationship public and polemic. Anyways, the art style really did confuse me but IT IS AN AMAZING ART STYLE AND THE SEX SCENES ARE REALLY EROTIC. I just love the style of the main characters and also the brother... it really hits different lol
Goodbye Harlequin