That's what was needed in the situation.
Somebody had to properly take charge of the group, because your character really doesn't.
Not?
Because the two people you'll be hanging out with are hugely superficial, not because she thinks you're not handsome enough.
Reasonably sure she says something like "and I'm inclined to agree".
SEEMS TO ME THAT THE SUPERFICIAL ONE HERE IS GROUCHO MAKOTO.
And that's why Haru is better.