The manga artist is probably shaking things up with feedback from her other hit manga (cheeky brat) where the persistent 2nd ML was always an option even to the end, I don't know this feels too soon but it could a case where she was gonna say more after 'I like you too... but....' she might realise her feelings for Kaya after this?!?! I will say its not predictable at all, like shoujos usually are.
The manga artist is probably shaking things up with feedback from her other hit manga (cheeky brat) where the persistent 2nd ML was always an option even to the end, I don't know this feels too soon but it could a case where she was gonna say more after 'I like you too... but....' she might realise her feelings for Kaya after this?!?! I will say its not predictable at all, like shoujos usually are.