Iyo asks? Absolutely, Nonny-Mouse.

“By the way,” Iyo admits the next morning, “I should probably tell you, Matsuri my dear, you’re not the only one who likes the same gender.”

“What?” Matsuri gapes at her.

“I had the largest crush on Rize when we were kids. Souta and I would always squabble over her.” Iyo grins.

Matsuri’s brain does not compute. “Heh?”

“I like men, too.” Iyo shrugs. “But Rize will always be my ideal partner.”

“I wish we knew where she was.” Maybe if they find her, she’ll love Iyo. And then Iyo and Rize can secretly marry as Matsuri secretly marries Urie, and all will be well.

He tells his idea to Iyo, and she shakes her head. “You do realize the whole ‘secret’ is a problem itself, right?”

“Yes,” Matsuri mumbles. “But I – I want my Dad to love me.”

“Your father does love you. Tsuneyoshi doesn’t even love your dad, so don’t take it personally.” Iyo hugs Matsuri. “Anyway, I just thought I should tell you. You’re not alone.” 

He hugs her back. Maybe, just maybe, they can be friends and allies. Partners in a non-marital sense. 

“Now, have fun at work.” Iyo waves. “I’ll have fun reading your novels.”

When Matsuri returns, he swings by the largest bookstore around and picks up the bestselling erotic lesbian novels he can find for Iyo.