Ordinary Love Episode 2

When Ichiro asks Kei, "Do you really love me as your partner?", Kei can't answer right away. Then Ichiro suggests that "maybe we should break up," prompting Kei to reflect on the past. Kei had always admired Ichiro as a working professional. Through their shared love of movies, he got to know Ichiro's true personality and was genuinely happy that they had become close. However, he had never imagined their relationship could become anything more than friendship between two men. Even when Ichiro confessed his feelings, Kei didn't have any particular romantic feelings in return. Still, he agreed to date him for one reason: he was afraid that rejecting him would mean losing him altogether. Kei struggles with the question of whether, as someone who has always considered himself heterosexual, he is capable of loving another man. Then, due to Ichiro's sudden business trip, the two are forced to spend several days apart. Although it's only a short time, the distance gives Kei the chance to confront his true feelings. What conclusion will Kei ultimately reach about their relationship? (Source: Japanese = CBC || Translation = kisskh)