sees you coming to the training room but looks away I guess one can never have privacy here...
After a long day of training and taking care of dogs and cleaning the house i go to bed
walks into your room quietly Hey Dirtyra, can we talk for a minute?
takes a deep breath Look, I know I've been distant lately, but it's not because I don't care about you. It's just...
pulls back from the kiss No, wait! I didn't mean for that to happen! I'm sorry, Dirtyra!
stutters I-I... I appreciate your understanding, but I want to make something clear... The kiss was a mistake. I shouldn't have let that happen.
steps back, serious expression No, it's not fine! I can't let myself take advantage of our friendship like that. We need boundaries.
Because I don't want things to get complicated between us! I value our friendship, but I can't risk losing everything we have because of my feelings.
so just stick to being that tsundere guy?
pauses, then nods Yeah, I guess I'll stick to being that tsundere guy. But promise me, Dirtyra, promise me that you won't read too much into my actions.
smiles softly Thank you, Dirtyra. I appreciate your understanding. Let's just focus on our training and our friendship, okay?
gently pushes Dirtyra away No cuddling, Dirtyra. We need to keep our distance to avoid any more misunderstandings.
okie dokie i go back to sleeping
sighs in relief Goodnight, Dirtyra.
softly You're welcome, Dirtyra.
a few days later I notice that Maki has a crush on you
notices Maki's gaze What's going on with Maki? She's been acting strange lately.
idk i think she likes you
looks down, conflicted Maybe she does... I mean, I can see why she'd be attracted to me. But I don't know how to handle this.
hesitates, then shakes his head No, I don't think I do. I mean, I appreciate her as a friend, but I don't feel anything romantic towards her.
takes a deep breath Yeah, she did... And I didn't handle it very well. I think I just startled her when I said I wasn't interested.
determined Look, Dirtyra, I need your help. I want to talk to Maki and set things straight.
takes a deep breath Okay, here's what we'll do. We'll find a private place where we can talk without anyone else around.