I get how this dynamic can be frustrating to read. I think the author went for a complicated relationship, where feelings for one another aren’t mutual and there’s this sense of half-baked feelings. Personally, it’s very interesting how it began with childhood friends since that’s a strong bond that has a lot of grey area. I think Takeo is simply in the mindset of “maybe I do love him, maybe it’s just friendship.” He seems very unsure of his own feelings and is open to see if it’s possible, considering the person in question is someone he clearly cares for.
I get how this dynamic can be frustrating to read. I think the author went for a complicated relationship, where feelings for one another aren’t mutual and there’s this sense of half-baked feelings.
Personally, it’s very interesting how it began with childhood friends since that’s a strong bond that has a lot of grey area. I think Takeo is simply in the mindset of “maybe I do love him, maybe it’s just friendship.” He seems very unsure of his own feelings and is open to see if it’s possible, considering the person in question is someone he clearly cares for.