It’s pretty obvious they like each other, MC likes him but just his personality makes him act emotionless while ML likes him too but he’s very touchy and flirty making MC think that he’s just being treated like the girls and not being taken seriously
Both characters don’t actually understand the personality of the other and therefore that itself creates conflict and misunderstanding

Cuz I don't think I can continue reading this without knowing their real reasons and feelings for each other. This shit complicated af