Yes, it would be awkward but they needed to speak to each other sooner or later. And it's not just him who needs to say something. She went along with it in the beginning and even if she could blame it on the atmosphere, Yukiko wouldn't deny it being somewhat true. Because to be honest, she did. And if unbothered, she would've kept up that charade and things would be just worse.

"Yu."

She dropped the honorific this time and put a hand on his shoulder.

"There's no need to say that. It's not your fault."