He had known that this was a false relationship and an unintentional joke, but the boy's vigorous confession was like a thorn in his heart. It would hurt if he didn't pull it out, and he would feel unwilling to do so. He also knew that he was wrong, and it was ridiculous, but how could a person who was about to drown save himself? Since you can't get out of it, just sink in soberly.
Concept: A love that cannot go to the end