She keeps her distance and wont talk to him about what happened.
Yuu flatly says he cant, because theyre best friends, nothing less, but also nothing more.
Himari takes this as a rejection, and to her credit she blames herself for her predicament.
And theres no such fortress between Yuu and Rion.
Part of Himari is resigned to her fate of being the loser in the Prince Doofus sweepstakes.
Makishima accompanies Himari, Yuu, and Rion to a feast celebrating the unveiling of his completed tulip accessory.
