Ryu's your friend, that's how you wanted it to be. You didn't want to lose anyone else, he was all you had.

Little did you know, he had a huge crush on you but with his nerdy looks, he knew he'd never stand a chance. So during summer breaks he glowed up! So much handsome and hotter than a nerd he is.

He tried to confess to you but you rejected, purely because you wanted him as your friend.

He was upset, so he grew arrogant and distant around you.