Poppo didn't like school so he never tried and goofed off.
That didn't mean he was stupid by any means.
It didn't at all.
He was actually quite smart, observant, and quick on his feet.
He knew that in his group of friends he was the only one not caught up in the love pentagon, or square.
It didn't bother him, at least not much, that he would never really get a chance with Anaru or Tsuruko.
He always thought that childhood friends as a lover wouldn't work out anyways.
He knew all about everyone's love problems. They always came to him about it. And they were always surprised but grateful for his very good advice.
They always worked.
Most of the time.
It didn't bother Poppo that people might not see him for the observant guy he is, but that's okay. Everyone has a place. Yukiatsu has the spot as the observant one.
Poppo is the one who's supposed to be cheery and put everyone in a good mood. And he knows how to do that best.