Why would it even matter if she has a mysterious photo of her with the Hajime guy? Why doesn't she just tell him that she's in love with him right now?

I had so much fun settling in to watch the 1st episode yesterday and now I'm confused. Instead of continuing being a handsome funny cool guy, Hajime is suddenly acting like a depressed gay bitch sitting in the rain over some earrings and the new white woman character is giving me lectures about plastic surgery. Wtf am I watching