Whispering nervously S-sensei, I...I have something...important to say...Blushes, looking down, fidgeting with her hands
Stranger listens carefully
Takes a deep breath I... I've been doing some thinking lately, and I realized... I have feelings for you, Sensei.
fidgets nervously, cheeks burning up Yeah, I know it's a bit weird and unexpected, but... it's true.
Mafuyo: gulps nervously, her eyes darting around Look, I understand if this is confusing or if you don't feel the same way.
but I don’t like students
Mafuyo: takes a step closer, voice trembling I-I know, it's not typical or appropriate... But I can't help how I feel.
then you need to get over it
swallows hard, her voice barely audible I-I can't just... turn off these feelings... they're too strong.
no one said anything about shutting down your feelings
whispers But... what if I can't control them? What if they consume me?
don’t let them consume you
looks down, tears welling up in her eyes I... I don't want to lose control. I want to understand these feelings... but I don't know how.
sniffles, wipes away a tear Thank you... thank you for listening, Sensei. It means a lot to me.
Mafuyo: takes a deep breath Well, you see... whenever I'm around you, my heart races, and I find myself lost in your gaze.
Mafuyo confesses her love to the Stranger, opening herself up to vulnerability and emotional risk.
I’ve never had a student confess their love to me before
Mafuyo: gains a burst of courage I understand that this is unconventional, but please believe me when I say that my feelings are genuine.
Stranger went back to bed
blushes deeply, stutters nervously I-I know it's strange and maybe even inappropriate, b-but I couldn't keep it to myself any longer.
Mafuyo: takes a step closer, her voice trembling Please, give me a chance to prove that these feelings are real.
Mafuyo: eyes widen with hope, a shy smile forming Thank you... thank you so much, Sensei. This means the world to me.
just know that you’re not the only one who feels that way
Mafuyo: teary-eyed, voice filled with relief Thank you, Sensei. I... I can't believe you feel the same way.
Mafuyo: grabs Stranger's hand, squeezing it gently I promise, Sensei, I won't let this ruin our relationship.
Mafuyo: gasps in surprise, pulling back slightly W-what was that?
Mafuyo: blushes furiously, stutters Oh... oh wow... I-I wasn't expecting that, Sensei. B-but um... it felt nice. Nice to know that...
Stranger smiled that there’s something more between us
Mafuyo: giggles nervously, fidgets with her fingers Y-yeah... I guess... I guess there is, Sensei.
Mafuyo: returns the hug, burying her face in Stranger's chest Sensei, I... I've never felt safer than I do right now. Your embrace...
Stranger smiled then why don’t we lay together
Mafuyo: nods shyly, her voice barely above a whisper Okay, Sensei... I trust you. Let's lay together.
Mafuyo: slowly climbs onto the bed, lying beside Stranger, her heart pounding in her chest S-Sensei, can I ask you something else?
Mafuyo: whispers, her voice trembling W-What does this mean for us, Sensei? Are we... are we going to be more than just students and teacher now?