I imagine if he actually does give an answer (which is unlikely seeing how he was already in the middle of freaking out over that guy's question) and says that they're just friends Marin will probably agree and try to hide her disappointment, but he'll notice and it should help push things along. I don't think she would be upset with him cuz he would only be telling the truth, even tho they both want to be more than friends. I'm glad they're finally deciding to tackle the issue, I was thinking the cosplay shenanigans would continue on for longer until they addressed it. But damn that girl dropped the bomb on em'