No, the patch is not official. It is a fan restoration. However, given that no publisher has announced a reprint or digital rerelease of the complete series in English, the patched fan version is currently the only way to read Chapter 72 correctly.
This chapter is a turning point: the cultural festival arc winds down, and Suzuki finally opens up about his acting dreams. The patched version makes his vulnerability clearer, especially in the scene where he says, “I’m not confident—but with you, I want to try.” That line lands much better here.