When the two men are alone together, Hiroyuki uses his "itsuki" to massage Hiroyuki's hand. Hiroyuki is surprised to learn that Hiroyuki has not changed his tone of voice since he dumped him. He asks Hiroyuki to give him his hand, but Hiroyuki refuses, saying that he will be leaving soon. He tells Hiroyuki that he has feelings for him, but that he does not understand why his heart clenches when he is with Hiroyuki. He says that he wants to be with his friend forever, but he knows that it is not his job from now on to be alone with him.