Kikuchi admitted, and admitted that he actually liked him a long time ago, because the protagonist gave him a touch of warmth when Kikuchi was at a low point in his life, and said that he would not put pressure on the protagonist, and that he would be satisfied just like an ordinary friend.
After returning home, the protagonist kept thinking about Kikuchi, and even took out the chocolates he sent and ate them. As he ate, he felt how good Kikuchi was, and immediately rushed to the place where Kikuchi worked and confessed to him.