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[ It happens too fast, but when his lips touch hers, time seems to slow to a stop. Then, her heart starts racing, her temperature starts rising. What she does next in this state comes naturally: giving in, she closes her eyes and savors the moment. After realizing Yata's feelings, there was nothing that could make her any happier.

Nevertheless, this isn't what friends do. She's sure of that much. ]

Misaki?

[ It isn't much of a question as it is an interjection. When they pull away from the kiss, Kougyoku blinks at him, face flushed. It's difficult to gather your bearings after that. ]

[ 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.

[ Upon hearing those words, Kougyoku bows her head. She's too shy to look at him right now, and when she speaks, it's as if she doesn't want anyone else in on her secret. ]

Stupid. I said I would tell you when I was ready.

[ She glances up at him. ]

I love you too.

[ Then, she looks back down and shuts her eyes tight to stop her tears—no, too late, she's crying again... She doesn't look sad, though. ]

You do?

[ Wow, she even used the word love. If he'd been red before, it was nothing compared to how he was now, but he was also suddenly really happy, like all that pressure in his chest was finally easing up.

He leans down a bit to look at her face and reaches over, his hand hovering over Kougyoku's cheek, but making sure she wouldn't freak out or something first before he wiped the tears off. ]

I hate it when you cry, you know...

[ She chuckles and smiles at him—it's okay. ]

Sorry, it's just the first time anyone's ever said that to me... I'm really happy.

[ Having your feelings returned for once was better than she imagined. ]

[ That was stupid, how could no one have said that to her before? Kougyoku was practically the perfect girl!! It cut down some on the intimidation factor, at least. ]

I'll say it to you a million times over, if you want. [ He grins, teasing. ] Hey... where's this leave us?

[ The thought of him saying that alone prompts her to cover her face. Don't do that, please.

His question catches her attention, though. She lowers her hands and cants her head in confusion. ]

What do you mean?

Well, uh... [ How does he word this so that it sounds cool and smooth and not lame at all and she's tricked into thinking that he's somehow charming??? ]

D-do you maybe wanna be my girlfriend?

[ It's getting middle school style up in here. Too bad he didn't have a paper for her to check 'yes' or 'no' on, because he was flustered just saying it. ]

[ LAUGHS.

Wait, that wasn't an appropriate reaction. At least she covered her mouth? ]

Sorry, sorry! You really have no experience with women...

[ He groans, folding his knees up to his chest so he could bury his face in them. ]

Shut up, I know that...

[ Haha... At this point, she looks away. ]

I don't mind.

Misaki, become my boyfriend.

... become your boyfriend? [ snrk. ] You make it sound like now I'm suddenly gonna transform.

You could be a little taller! ... Just kidding. You're fine as you are.

But I hope you didn't fall in love with me because I was the only girl you ever talked to.

Ouch, that's low! [ He gives her shoulder a nudge, huffing, but he can't bring himself to actually be mad at the crack at his height right now. ]

I talked to other girls when I got here, stupid. [ Before running away, but whatever, that detail wasn't important. For teasing him, Yata pecks a quick kiss on her. ]

I'm gonna list some reasons I love you, get ready... [ He may or may not start rapping them out. ]

[ Yata, you're just too easy.

But when he kisses her again, Kougyoku turns a deeper shade of red. She covers his mouth with both hands in panic before he manages to get another word out. ]

No! It's embarrassing...

[ He laughs, his hands moving up to wrap around her wrists and tug her hands down. ]

You're cute.

[ ... ah, that felt nice to say now that the feelings were out there and he didn't have to freak out about whether she felt the same or not. ]

You're really cute.

[ She can't even look him in the eye right now. Whether their relationship changed or not, compliments still made her fluster. ]

I-I'm, not...

[ But she can't say she hates it. ]

You're so unfair.

[ Yata couldn't even fault her for not looking, because he was doing the same most of the time. ]

How's that unfair? It's just the truth.

But I haven't said anything about you yet! You're always nice to me and you look out for me. You said you'd protect me and you did. You showed me and taught me many things... and sometimes, you can be really cool...

[ wow she can't do this anymore. It's not a contest, though. She's still not looking. ]

Now you're the one being unfair! Saying all that stuff after you didn't let me say mine... it's embarrassing too!

Oh... [ She didn't realize he hadn't even said a thing. Oops.

Time to be a turtle and hide. ]

[ No, what is this, don't be a turtle. ]

... Hey, we should start heading back. But you gotta look at me first.

[ Slowly straightening up...! ]

...You have to tell me at least one reason.

[ Now she wanted to hear it? He puffs his cheeks out. ]

Well... you're always nice to me, even when I do or say stupid shit. You're really smart and beautiful and you make me laugh and I'm just... really comfortable around you, like I could kick a million times more ass in general just as long as you're around.

[ Was there a sap quota? Because they've probably passed it by now. ]

[ covers her face, oh my god. She's trembling again. SHE ONLY SAID ONE REASON. ]

Y-you truly think so? Ah... Well, that's...

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE

YOU ENCOURAGED THIS

I DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS THIS!!

SURPRISE?!

this better not be a joke thread

plot twist: it was all a dream

that would explain everything

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