Thread:ChocolateShortcake/@comment-32585685-20170715203401/@comment-32585685-20170724192720

"Ahg..." Norio makes a strange noise and goes wide-eyed at her admission.

''Well now what, smart guy? You're going to stand here like a dumb idiot and get lost in your inner monologue so you can avoid dealing with reality? Oh I know, you could be a total idiot and look up what to do on your phone!''

"I..." He starts, then realises he hasn't been breathing for a few seconds and takes a breath to keep talking.

"I like you too."

''Ok, you get a pass here, you did non-terribly. Now just don't foul it up.''

"I'd... like to hug you."

He steps towards her tentatively.

(but she does have a boyfriend! way to avoid that question :P there wasn't much else that could make Norio forget it)