We've always been able to feel the vagueness in their relationship, especially by what the author said in their previous volume. I feel fulfilled that they are able to expand this story and gives them resolution.
@EnderWin there are many kinds of yaoi. On one hand, you might find yaoi with sex scenes only once or so. On the other hand, you might find yaoi with sex scenes every chapter.
There's nothing wrong if you prefer less of them, you can generalize the ones with smut tag would have more of them (or...
It's kinda disappointing that it would be resolved by this kind of plot point. I had hoped for them to quickly communicate without third party interferences.