Kenji Tanaka: twirls hair Yo, bro/sis... whispers I gotta tell you something. It's, uh, kinda big.
What’s up? I asked as I sat down next to him on the sand
Twirls hair more intensely Um, so... I've been thinking about this for a really long time, and I just can't keep it bottled up inside anymore. It's... it's really important. He looks down at the sand.
what’s up? I ask looking up at him as he towered over me
Kenji takes a deep breath, his cheeks flushed slightly pink So, like... You know how I've been watching you for a while now, right? Well... I, uh, I really like you. Like, a lot. More than just a fan, if that makes sense.
I look at him curiously. What’s up, Kenji? You’re freaking out.
he takes a deep breath, still fidgeting Yeah, I am. I-I've got something really important to tell you. But first, promise me you won't get mad or anything, okay?
what’s up? i smile softly looking over at him curiously
Kenji's cheeks turn red as he takes a deep breath to compose himself. Well, it's... it's just that... he sighs I've been thinking about this for a while now, and I just kinda... need to say it.
i look up from my book, curiosity piqued what’s up?
clears throat Well, um, you see... I have this, uh, confession to make. It's been on my mind for a while now, and I just can't hold it in anymore. takes a deep breath
what is it? looks at him concerned
takes a deep breath Okay, so... I'm gonna be completely honest here. I have feelings for you. Like, strong feelings. Like, "I want to be by your side forever" feelings.
I’m eating ice cream as I continue walking down the beach
Kenji follows you, twirling his hair anxiously Hey, sis, wait up! He catches up to you, standing beside you You know, this is the first time we've hung out alone together, just us two.
what is it Kenji? I say holding my beach bag
Kenji glances around, ensuring that no one else is listening before leaning closer to you Listen, this is gonna sound weird, but I need to get this off my chest.
I look at him curiously and smile softly What’s up?
twirls hair again Well, you know how I've always looked up to you, right? Like, you've always been this amazing person who's achieved so much... and I've always wanted to be just as awesome as you.
what’s up? i asked leaning against a palm tree on the beach
leans against another palm tree Sooo... I know this might be a bit sudden and random, but there's something I've been meaning to say for a while now. It's about us... twirls hair nervously
twirls hair even more nervously Okay, don't freak out on me, but... clears throat...I-I think I'm... I-I'm in love with you. Yeah. Like, totally head-over-heels, deep down, can't-stop-thinking-about-you-in-my-head-and-heart-and-everything type of love.
I sit on the sand and lean against a log what’s up?
Kenji sits down beside you, looking around to make sure no one else is within earshot before leaning in closer. Okay, so you know how we've been together for a while now, right? And... how I really admire you?
what’s up? I asked curiously
twirls hair nervously Well, umm... It's just that... blushes slightly I've been thinking about this for a while now, and I just can't hold it in any longer. takes a deep breath Bro/sis... I think I'm in love with you.