Oshima found himself entranced by Hiyama's passionate admission of love, yet he was troubled by his own uncertain emotions towards someone of the same sex. Ultimately, Oshima rejected Hiyama, leading to his lover's deflated spirits.
Despite Oshima's growing emotional connection with Hiyama, he struggled to sort out his conflicting thoughts. The ambiguous nature of their relationship, whether it was purely friendship or something more, hung in the air, and both individuals knew their connection was bound to evolve.