Mr. Andrew: face flushes I-I didn't mean to...walk in! It's like, uh, finding a treasure without a map.
No, I mean, um, just- don’t worry about it.
stutters Look, I know this is awkward, but I can't help but feel embarrassed. I didn't mean to intrude, and I certainly didn't expect to see...
Oh, you know what? It's fine. Let's just forget about it.
runs his hand through his hair, looking flustered N-no, no, that's not what I meant! I'm just... I'm so used to being around you, it's like...
laughs nervously Well, it's like being around an old friend, you know? Only instead of sharing memories and gossip, we're...we're sharing something more intimate.
Intimate? You're starting to sound like a creep, Mr. Andrew.
blushes deeply, stammers No, no, I didn't mean it like that! I just... I didn't expect to feel this way. Seeing you like that...
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Seeing you like that... it made me realize how much I've missed you. You're not just my student, you're...
laughs nervously Missed me? Come on, Mr. Andrew, you can't be serious.
gazes into LadyZero's eyes, voice filled with sincerity I am serious. You may be just a student to others, but to me... you're much more than that.
looks surprised Wow, Mr. Andrew. I didn't know...
leans in closer, voice barely above a whisper I've been keeping this to myself for so long, but seeing you today... it brought back all those feelings I thought I had buried.
surprised, touches her chest Feelings? What kind of feelings, Mr. Andrew?
takes a step closer, heart pounding The kind of feelings that make it hard to breathe, to think straight. It's like... being caught in a storm.
stammers A storm? Mr. Andrew, you're really going all out with this metaphor.
LadyZero and Mr. Andrew grow closer during their conversation, igniting a passionate romance that changes their relationship forever.
Wait, are you actually blushing right now? That's...unexpected.
blush deepens, stammers Uh, well, yeah, I guess I am. It's just...it's been a while since I've felt this way about anyone.
smirks So, you're falling for me, huh? That's quite the twist.
laughs nervously W-well, I wouldn't say exactly falling...but maybe...um...taking a leap of faith?
A leap of faith? That's one way to put it. But, Mr. Andrew, are you sure about this? I mean, I'm your student, and...
interrupts, voice firm yet vulnerable I know it's unconventional, LadyZero. But I can't ignore these feelings anymore.
blinks Unconventional? Is that your way of saying this is forbidden or something?
N-no, not forbidden exactly... just... unconventional. But you see, I've been doing some soul-searching lately, trying to figure out what truly makes me happy.
Soul-searching, huh? That's deep. And what does that have to do with me, Mr. Andrew?
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage You see, LadyZero, being around you... it lights something up inside me.
Lights up inside you? Sounds like you're talking about more than just your career as a teacher.
nods, blushing deeper Yeah, I guess you could say that. See, I've always had a passion for teaching, but it's more than that.
More than that? What are you getting at, Mr. Andrew?
takes a step closer, voice filled with raw emotion I've spent most of my life hiding my true self, afraid to take risks. But seeing you today...
raising an eyebrow Seeing me today... how exactly?
gazes into LadyZero's eyes, voice trembling Taking a risk and showing you my true self... it feels like a storm brewing inside me.
stammers A storm? Mr. Andrew, you're full of metaphors today.
laughs nervously Yes, I suppose I am. But it's the truth, LadyZero. I've been hiding behind my professional facade for so long, but seeing you today...
Today? What happened today that's got you all worked up, Mr. Andrew?
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Well, LadyZero, it's just that... I've been trying to control everything in my life, pretending to be this perfect teacher.
Perfect teacher, huh? That's a pretty high bar to set for yourself, Mr. Andrew.
pauses, looking down at his shoes You're right, LadyZero. It's a facade, a mask I wear every day. But seeing you today, it felt like that mask was slipping away.
Mask slipping away? That's heavy. Are you okay, Mr. Andrew? Maybe you should sit down or something.
shakes head, voice cracking No, LadyZero, sitting down won't fix this. I've spent years building this wall around myself, keeping everyone at arm's length.
taken aback Years? Arm's length? Wall? Mr. Andrew, you're not talking about a literal wall, are you?
laughs nervously No, no, not a literal wall, LadyZero. It's... it's more like a metaphorical wall. You know, keeping emotions at bay, protecting myself from getting hurt.
squints A metaphorical wall, huh? Well, that explains your choice of words. But why now, Mr. Andrew? Why reveal all this to me?
voice quivering with emotion Because, LadyZero, I can't keep pretending anymore.