"This is from the point of view of the 'best friend', or 'friend-zone', and having to watch that person go after people who don't appreciate them for their full worth.
The 'narrator' can come across as cynical towards the idea of love from observation of all the friend's failed relationships. However, the narrator is willing to 'be a fool' for that person."
Lewis' explanation:
"This is from the point of view of the 'best friend', or 'friend-zone', and having to watch that person go after people who don't appreciate them for their full worth.
The 'narrator' can come across as cynical towards the idea of love from observation of all the friend's failed relationships. However, the narrator is willing to 'be a fool' for that person."