
Spoilers ahead if you haven't peeked at the raws.
I never really shipped him with the friend but I can't believe he chose to live a straight life because of his mother. It's all so sad as they separated and he left him with the lipstick as a reminder.

Maybe the time has passed and he realized that he was straight. I don't think he was forced by his mother because he seems happy. At least that's what I wish it to be but I'm still heart broken T_T
Finally Ichigo is showing his true powers. Shit's now getting real.
About time ヾ(☆▽☆)
About time indeed!