It is one of those
"Does he know?"
"He doesn't know!"
It is that boundary established where, as the reader, you can see the line that will be shattered over and over again as they yield to Maki's acting ability.
The field has been set, the center pieces are in place, and the "acting" will begin.
Either someone will shatter to a million pieces or they will be remade into someone 'better' while understanding the monster/rose in front of them.
Thanks for the TL!