Tell this guy that he doesn't have to like whatever you like. It's only natural for people to find common ground with people as part of a friendship - the guy obviously likes you so much that he WANTS there to be common ground so that he can be your friend... Just tell him that he doesn't have to make it up and you like him as he is.
And tell him that you understand that it's embaressing but that you don't care. That'll make him feel better. And when he's come clean, just take him out to go get a coffee or something - you never know, he'll probably end up being a great friend for life.
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