at least for now... AAAAA maybe we have that thing, what is called? It's so rare in romcoms that i forgot the name...
Pro... Progre... Damn, i forgot the name.
The 'friends for now' thing probably wasn't intentionally smooth from his part. He most likely meant that they may not maintain a friendship between them for much longer.
Have you seen the difference in this series comparing to other rom com? “Just a friend” that word always brings pain to the other side but Ichi made a smart move and added in “for now”