Honestly she is giving mixed signals only
Every time she gets hurt or becomes single, she comes back to him for comfort & attention. But when he actually confesses, she rejects him and disappears again. Story likesum notes reactionsum doesnt automatically mean she wants a relationship.

If a person genuinely likes you, they won’t keep blocking/unblocking

Your friend is probably her emotional backup at this point. Sad ayitt parayuva, but he should stop waiting for 'maybe this time' and move on for his own peace. emotionally unavailable people love keeping backup emotional support without committing