[ Admittedly, he hadn't thought that through at all. He'd just gone with what felt right and now he was equally flustered, alternating looks between her and down at the space between them. ]

Sorry... wait, no, that's not true. [ He rubs at the back of his neck awkwardly. He'd already done that much, so pretending otherwise to try and brush it off was probably really stupid. ]

I like you, Kou-chan. Um, a lot. Enough that I'm happiest when I'm with you and when you're not around I'm still wondering what you could be doing or if you're alright and wanting to see you... [ wow don't look at him. He covers his face with his hands. ]

And... I'd do anything for you too.