Obviously our view if the protagonist has been purely as an artist/entrepreneur. So I suppose you are right that the protagonist hasn't had an opportunity to develop his interpersonal skills with women at this point.

But for me his most positive/assertive female relationship thus far is Anne. Which obviously doesn't work as a love intetest. But that relationship helps him to deal with women positively yet without giving up his agency e.g. his erstwhile GF

Actually I didn't dislike Alice she seemed like a genuinely nice girl (cheerleading aside). But the problem was with the Cheerleaders all having a thing for the protagonist? This wasn't even foreshadowed as all their interactions were more random occurances with little or no interaction. So when Alice jumped out of nowhere it literally was a complete surprise. 😳

In fact his behavior and attitude were so glaringly different you found yourself questioning his 'past life' cache. I mean seriously a grown man allowing himself to be lead around by the dick by a couple of teenage girls? 

Anyone guy of any experience with women knows the most vulnerable age group to manipulate with women is the teenage demographic. So the MC's complete and utter lack of knowledge or experience was glaringly embarrassing 😂😂😂

Great series very well researched and plotted with very obvious historical value to anyone even remotely interested in the entertainment space.

I'm glad that the MC didn't capitulate to Claudia or Alice (horrible name). But the annoying thing about this protagonist was as assured and confident as he was in business. He was the exact opposite in romantic matters.