The Dreaming Boy is a Realist - Season 1 He’s Been Trying To Take a Step Back But Every Time He Turns Around, There She Is Again… Wataru Sajo has had feelings for Aika Natsukawa since they were in middle school together, but nothing he did ever seemed to impress her. Finally, he faced reality and moved on to build a life without her. Except… even though he’s been making different friends and keeping his distance, Aika keeps blundering back into his life! Is it intentional? Does she not understand that she said “no” too many times? Has his absence made her heart grow fonder? Or is she just as confused as he is? Life’s a great big mystery and love is even more perplexing in THE DREAMING BOY IS A REALIST!