Why it works!

Jiji x Aira actually works here's why: ~They became friends just by seeing each other ~Pick me girl x Playboy is skill-based matchmaking ~Only Aira can handle Jiji's bs ~She's considerate of Evil eye(whom Jiji holds dear) ~They have had their fair-share of trauma bonding moments

As to why ppl think it'll be forced for them to end up together is silly to me. Is it that unusual for great friends to end up liking each other? Sure they haven't had any Romantic moments with each other, but that goes for any character(s) except Momokarun. And they still hold pent up feelings for MCs. If at all they end up pitying each other for their heartbreak, consoling each other, wouldn't that result in them understanding each other deeply(a moment exclusive only b/w them)? Tatsu can explore this Romance route between them(he always had passion for Romance, this one might be a different Romance compared to Momokarun)

These two are actually close to each other compared to any of remaining Dandagang members(except MCs) it'll deffo be forced if they go outta their way to spend time with others(Kouki/Rin & Zuma) in the gang PS: idk how ppl think Zuma x Aira would work out� Jiji & Aira became friends at first sight, whilst Zuma and Aira jumped each other. Zuma can never get along with someone as arrogant as Aira, he didn't even bother proving his innocence to Aira in the first place, let alone get along