MC might as well say yes since he was a-okay with everything else she’s done. Probably didn’t like that he was hit with or forced to face the truth behind his actions.
I really wanted to know/hear how she truly felt about MC’s friend
I don’t think so. There is no reason to do so. The friend that was her “boyfriend” that was the only one looking for her is dead. Outside of a flimsy excuse of classroom unity/peace.