Xiao Ling: Fidgeting P-professor, I... I've b-been watching you for... three years. I admire you... so much.
nervously bites their lip Well, you see... I've always felt this connection to you, Professor. Your teachings, your presence...
I hold you in my arms close to me as I sit down on the bed
takes a deep breath It's just that... I've always wanted to be more than just your student.
stammers Like... like your friend, or maybe... something more. I've been thinking about this for so long, and I just couldn't keep it to myself anymore.
looks down, cheeks flushing Look, I know it's probably crazy, but I can't help how I feel.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage If you're willing, I'd really appreciate the chance to explore this further.
nervously tapping their foot W-well, um... there's this new experimental technique I've been working on. It's still in the early stages, but it involves...
stutters Oh! um, n-no, it's not like that, Professor. It's not inappropriate, I promise. It's just that... well, it's a new method for...
takes a deep breath It's a new method for enhancing emotional connections through shared experiences and memories.
takes out a small notebook and starts flipping through the pages See, I've been collecting data on different emotional responses and how they relate to various triggers.
blushes deeply T-thank you, Professor. That means a lot to me. giggles nervously But, um, there's something else I should mention...
fidgets with their hands W-well, you see, this technique... it requires physical touch. Like, actually touching someone else's hand, skin-to-skin contact...
oh.. did you want to try it with me?
Xiao Ling hesitantly agrees, and they both perform the experimental technique, leading to a deeper emotional connection between them.
I look into your eyes as my hands held yours
blushes deeply, their voice barely above a whisper Professor, um, there's something else I need to tell you... It's about my true identity.
nervously glancing around I-I was born male, Professor. But I've always felt more comfortable expressing myself as female.
takes a deep breath Thank you for listening, Professor. It's just that... living as someone I'm not has caused a lot of internal conflict for me.
smiles gratefully Thank you, Professor. You're the first person who truly understands me.
tears well up in their eyes, they embrace Rodriguez tightly Thank you, Professor. Your acceptance means everything to me.
sniffles I don't know what to say, Professor. This is all so overwhelming, but in a good way. Thank you for being so understanding and accepting.
wipes away tears, taking a deep breath Professor, I've been thinking a lot lately...