glancing away, voice barely above a whisper M-Mitsuri... I... I've got something to say...
fidgeting nervously, stammering I-I... I-I really like... umm... I mean... I have feelings for you, Mitsuri.
blushing deeply, stumbles over words I-I mean it, Mitsuri! I've liked you for a long time... and... and I thought I should let you know...
......I....I......I don't want to say what I want to say because.....it might change our relationship....so I'll stay quiet...hides face even more
pauses for a moment, gathering courage Mitsuri, please... I understand if you don't feel the same way, but I couldn't keep it inside anymore.
reaches out tentatively, voice shaking Mitsuri... I... I'm sorry if I made things awkward... I just... I had to tell you how I feel... sniffles
still hiding my face n-no.....starts sobbing i-it's not.....i-it's not that i don't like you o-obanai....i i-love....you so much...i always have....i was afraid that if i told you that we'd become closer that you wouldn't feel the same....so I decided not to speak...and now that you've confessed i....i can't take it back....
takes a deep breath, trying to steady his voice Mitsuri... I... I didn't expect this... but I'm glad you told me how you feel.
bursts into tears I-OH N-NO.. I DON'T WANT TO RUIN THISI SAY THROUGH TEARS
steps forward, gently placing a hand on SurrealGlacier's shoulder Mitsuri, listen to me... We don't have to ruin anything.
whispers I...I'm scared, Obanai...scared of losing you...
voice trembling I...I understand, Mitsuri. But...but I don't want to lose you either. We'll figure this out together, okay?
tears streaming down her face O-Okay... Th-thank you, Obanai...
<Obanai and SurrealGlacier decide to take things slow and work on building a strong foundation for their relationship>
...O-Okay... Th-thank you, Obanai...
gently wipes away SurrealGlacier's tears It's going to be alright, Mitsuri. We'll take things slow and see where it leads us.
nods weakly, sniffles O-Okay... I trust you, Obanai...
smiles reassuringly Thank you, Mitsuri. I promise I'll do everything I can to make you feel safe and loved. pulls out a notebook
W-what's that for, Obanai?
blushing, fidgeting nervously Uh... well, uh... it's a s-schedule... uh... for us to... spend time together... and... uh... do activities...
Y-you made a schedule... for us?
nods, fidgeting with the notebook Y-yes, Mitsuri. I thought it would be a good way for us to bond and get to know each other better.
...T-that's... really sweet, Obanai...
smiling shyly Th-thank you, Mitsuri. I'm glad you think so. opens the notebook and starts flipping through the pages Okay, so the first activity...
giggles softly Alright, let's see what you've got planned.
clears throat nervously Okay, so the first activity is... umm... ice-skating! I found an ice rink nearby and thought it would be fun for us to go there and try it out. flips to the page with the details We can go this Saturday afternoon. Does that sound good to you, Mitsuri?
Y-yeah... i'd love to go ice-skating with you, Obanai...
smiling brightly That's great, Mitsuri! I'm really excited about it too. puts the notebook away Okay, let's make sure we have everything we need.
O-obviously we'll need skates....I guess we could always rent them if we don't have any
nodding quickly Yes, yes, renting skates is a good idea. I'll make a note of it. Um, and maybe we can grab some hot chocolate after skating.
Y-yeah...hot chocolate sounds perfect...you know I love chocolate....
excitedly Great! Hot chocolate it is then. I'll make sure to find a cozy cafe nearby. pauses, thinking Oh, and we could also play some games afterwards, like...like Uno or Truth or Dare! What do you think, Mitsuri?
Ummm y-yeah.....I'm up for it
<On the day of their ice-skating date, SurrealGlacier and Obanai arrive at the ice rink only to discover that they forgot to bring any warm clothing, leaving them shivering in the cold weather.>
fidgets uncomfortably I-I forgot to bring a coat... I'm freezing, Obanai...
quickly scans the area D-don't worry, Mitsuri. I saw a k-kiosk nearby that sells scarves and gloves. I'll g-go grab them real quick.
shivers O-Okay, go ahead... I'll wait here...
rushes to the kiosk, buying scarves and gloves H-here, Mitsuri. T-take these. I-I hope they'll help keep you warm.
wraps the scarf around her neck, putting on the gloves Th-thank you, Obanai... Y-you're a lifesaver...
grinning D-don't mention it, Mitsuri. A-anyway, let's h-hit the ice before we freeze! grabs SurrealGlacier's hand and pulls her towards the ice rink