[Poe contemplates Terra words quietly. Follow his heart... still....]

.... Because I'm a mess of a human being who's had zero luck in any type of relationship in the past. If I can't make and maintain a friendship... then what hope do I have for a relationship?

[He's self aware enough to know he's a mess.... but not enough for him to be aware that he's made friends here. He won't realize that unless it's explicitly stated to him. Terra, please show him the light.]

And... well... a rivalry is far safer. Ranpo is... probably the closest thing I have to a friend. Would trying for something more truly be worth the risk.