I expected no less but really you had to pause and drop a text box saying "close friend" a whole scroll lower?
Odd, I dont think Yuri would be common at this point in time, how come he's already doubting if their really just close friends? I doubt he can see the Yuri vibes like I can do it must be something already plopped in his head, and experience with a gay couple that allows his mind to be open enough to acknowledge the possibility... Interesting, the plot unfolds...