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[spacialeyes]

Then... Nnn. Don't worry about it. [He settles down against her. Head once empty, now filled with sin. Yuuto sighs, hoping the feeling will pass soon.] You were right. At least it's you...

[dereban]

Of course I'm right. I'd like to say that I have a good sense for these sorts of things. By the way, I should ask... why did you choose those flowers in particular?

[spacialeyes]

[There is no room in his brain for a filter right now:]

Because I love you.

[dereban]

Ah...

[ ... ]

Huh?

[spacialeyes]

Hmm?

[dereban]

You... just confessed to me.

[spacialeyes]

[Excuse him while he rolls off the couch, hits the ground hard, then teleports to the door.]

Merry Valentines bye!

[dereban]

[ And thankfully the door isn't too far, so she's going to get up and grab him by the arm-- ]

Oi. Where do you think you're going?

[spacialeyes]

Very far away! I'm so sorry- I wasn't supposed to say it!

[dereban]

. . .Which means you meant it. You don't have to leave, really.

[spacialeyes]

[She knows..!

Yuuto shakes his head. He's staying by the door.]

Th-This is more reason to leave, actually! I can't stay here with those chocolates affecting me if I secretly love you! I'm a menace!

[dereban]

It wasn't really much of a secret.

[spacialeyes]

It wasn't..?

[dereban]

You're pretty obvious, actually. I just didn't say anything because I wanted you to say it for yourself.

[spacialeyes]

... Th- That's.

[Why would she do that to herself?? Wouldn't it make more sense to tell him to scram when she noticed his feelings were straying into dangerous territory???]

Are you a masochist?

[dereban]

Huh? Where the hell did you get that impression.

[spacialeyes]

B-Because... Why did you let me stay otherwise?

[dereban]

Because I like you?

[spacialeyes]

[He really doesn't get it. Yuuto gives his head a slight shake, hands coming together in an anxious gesture as he tries to understand.]

I don't like you. I... I'm falling in love with you! It's different! When we're together, I'm happy... I want to make you happy too. I'm being selfish and greedy for your happiness a-and..! Even now.

[He lowers his head, ashamed.]

I'm trying to think of reasons why I could deserve to stay by your side... I'm being terrible.

[dereban]

You're not being terrible.

[ She sighs, her shoulders sagging slightly. ]

I'm the one that's awful here. You don't have to leave.

[spacialeyes]

You're sure..? Um.

Can we... figure this out then? I don't want to ruin our friendship...

[dereban]

I'm sure.

If you want to, sure. But you aren't going to ruin it. Alright?

[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto nods slowly, though he's worried that she's only appeasing him to be polite. After taking one more look at the door, Yuuto walks back to the couch and stands there awkwardly.]

Then staying friends is okay..?

[dereban]

If you only want to be friends, sure. I don't mind.

[ ... ]

And if you want to be more than that, I... [ She glances away, awkwardly. ] I don't mind that, either.

[spacialeyes]

[This answer confuses him. But at least he knows one thing: He thinks it’s cute when she looks awkward like that. It seems like he finds something new to like about her every time they see each other.

Yuuto steps closer.]

I just want for you to be happy… What would make you happier?