Duuude, I got so annoyed with the seme for such an insensitive comment. (╯°Д °)╯╧╧
I understand that he didn't want to reveal the truth to his friend out of embarrassment but that shit hurts. ヽ(`Д´)ﾉ
It really was heartbreaking, but at the same time, I felt like that scene was realistic.
One of the reasons I love this story so much and keep rereading it is that, despite having a far-fetched plot, it touches on a lot of genuine emotions.
Yes, he was a jerk, but only because he was dealing with some of his own insecurities.
And in the end it seemed like he really did regret his actions, plus he learned from them and became a better person, as well as a better boyfriend.
When he starting crying saying he is "that disgusting homo he was talking with his friends about and will never be loved" i put the shiki song and cried for five minutes ╥﹏╥