Moonlight Baby - Vol. 4 Ch. 18

[MangaDex]

 

[Weasalopes]

Now, if he figures out how Rio feels about him, he'll be much more sympathetic.
He'll still be uncomfortable about it, but he'll have a much better grasp of what all she's feeling, and recognize the ways in which she's supporting him just as he's supporting that girl.
He'll realize just how much of a true friend she is.

Getting through all of this with friendships intact is very important.

 

[albrev]

Saeki, you've chosen a path of thorns my friend.