Are you and Byakuya friends? No, that's an exaggeration. It’s probably better to just say, comrades.

He had a question: February 14th is coming soon, but damn it, you’re not a couple, so on the one hand, he shouldn’t give you anything as a gift, but on the other hand, at least out of politeness, he must to give you something as a gift. It was quite difficult, so he decided to ask you, but not directly.

"Listen, is it normal if a friend give you a gift on February 14th? Just wondering."