Shizu bruhhh

Hiiragi needs to convey his feelings properly and Shizu needs to calm down and listen. This is all just another misunderstanding. You can’t tell what is in someone’s head so you can only guess from their outer appearance.

I think Hiiragi was in fact jealous of Mafuyu and Yuki’s relationship. He was lonely, not because he liked Yuki, but because he didn’t have such a relationship so close, connected, and intimate with someone he respected and loved being around. Hiiragi definitely looked up to Yuki, but that’s hardly a romantic feeling. Shizu was there for him when he felt left out of Mafuyu and Yuki’s ring, and that is exactly why Hiiragi fell in love with Shizu - because he was always there for him.

I don’t think Hiiragi should think he was taking advantage of Shizu’s kindness. He deserves to have someone he loves that loves him back. If you’re lonely, you want to be around others - that’s not toxic, that’s normal. Shizu, on the other hand, is someone who has always looked at Hiiragi, who in turn is looking at Yuki & Mafuyu. From his perspective, he can only assume that Hiiragi feels something special towards Yuki , which isn’t wrong. He does feel deep respect and adoration for Yuki and Mafuyu’s relationship but it isn’t love. Shizu doesn’t know that, however. There’s no way for him to know that.

All Shizu knows is Hiiragi is lonely because of Yuki and Mafuyu. He’s always been staying by Hiiragi’s side watching over him without knowing Hiiragi stayed with him, not because Shizu was simply there as a substitute, but because Shizu willingly CHOSE to be there with Hiiragi, which is why Hiiragi fell for him — for once, he was the “chosen” one. I don’t think Hiiragi was taking Shizu for granted. Even if you’re lonely, you don’t just stick with some random person forever if you don’t genuinely enjoy their company.

I hope they really talk things out. I love this ship so much and they have potential to be the best one yet.