If they tell one another, perhaps it will be less painful for him.
"I-I can't do that- r-rather how did you find out?" Sumire exclaimed. "First Hino-san, then Jun-kun and now you! Spill, how come you know? Did they tell you?"
It took him a moment to process the names of the ones who already knew. He supposes it can't be helped. 'I can't even be the second closest person to her.'
"It's written all over your face."
Sumire's cheeks reddened and she sighed. "You know why I can't."
"I understand but you can keep it a secret right?"
"You're making it sound like Yuhi-san likes me back. Aahhh I have no confidence in this!" Sumire exclaimed. "There is another girl in the ability class that he is close to! I am worried that he likes her more."