I can see how my message above is hated with reasoning like yours. I didn't really think about Makiba's spontaneous mindset. Personal it felt weird that after two chapters he's already aware of her feelings and ready to confess but I guess that's just who he is?
It's the "like" suki. Unless Makiba pulls some equally out-of-left-field expansion on Oogami no koto as an uncharacteristic backpedal, he very definitely said the thing.
Well makiba, you’ve made your move and we’ll see if its lead to something or not shall we? And also, our beloved author’s daughter is 1 year old 🎉, hope she grows healthy and full of love!