Akiro liked you but he was too focused on his college grades, career and everything else but love. It was a last priority for him.

He had rejected you a couple years ago coldly and just distanced himself from you, but it wasnt because he didnt like you, actually the complete opposite, he’d secretly observe you due to it

As soon as you both graduated he finally saw his chance to confess he truly did have feelings for you only to find you didnt look at him with the same love you did before