Also, this particular story is a wonderful set-up to Joi's "Look at Me" http://dynasty-scans.com/series/look_at_me = read it right after this and see if you agree.
Had to add on edit:
Nico is there contemplating her ex, Maki, and Rin, the crush of Hanayo, the girl she wants, being together. Hence Nico's mature, cynical attitude. Maki and Rin are hiding their sex-friends status (poorly) till Hanayo is made aware of it and crushed. Nico decides to imitate Eli and talk Hanayo into unrequited love-dating like Eli did with Nozomi. Nico can't just turn around and say okay Nozomi you get your chance, because Nozomi gave in and started dating Eli. In the end, Hanayo doesn't want to be in the Broken Hearts Club with Nico that badly, but she's grateful for Nico's unselfish love and support. Honestly, making it part of Look At Me in my mind makes it a way better segment of the Unrequited Project.
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