Can't blame the ML . U can't force someone to like u back just coz u like em. He just wants his bestfriend back. In my opinion,the MC is kinda pressuring him too but it's understandable at his position as well. But for the ML to actually compromise and give in to him is kinda sweet.
This is just my opinion .
Used to be in the same position as the ML . These two guys confessed but firstly ,they're my friends before my admirers. I just wanna stay friends .I told them I wasn't interested in dating but they still cnt help their feelings. So ,not my fault too. U cnt expect me to accept both .So ,I simply distanced myself from em and slowly ghosted em. Easier esp when I studied abroad afterwards.