He texts how Rin seemed to be coming to the bar to see Kyouya.

Itsuomi asks Yuki if she was coming to seehim.

Even so, she signsI love youexactlywhen hes suddenly looking away on a phone call.

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All of a sudden, things seem to be conspiring to delay the inevitable.Damn!

But then, things start to look up.

If thats still the case, then Kyouya asks him point blank, what is the deal with Yuki.

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Yes, part of this is that like Rin Kyouya is a ravenous romance gossip gremlin.

But hes also worried about Yuki.

Yuki is crystal clear,having never heard an ill word uttered about her, or anyone.

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Likening all people to empty glasses at first which eventually get fogged or scratched up.

Yukis beautiful eyes, hands, and expressions were clear crystal he wanted to gaze at forever.

But now he admits hes not just watching anymore.

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Like she is with him, hes become captivated by her.

Kyouya worries that Itsuomi doesnt realize how down bad he is, but he worries needlessly.

She asks him via whiteboard if theyre intruding, and when he sneezes, she offers her scarf.

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Instead, he puts his arm around her.

As he holds her, he writes how he didnt think hed see her again before her next trip.

He was going to tell her something when he got back, but hes decided to tell her now.

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She asks why, and he responds because he wants to go out with her.

Her vision gets blurry she cant see everything hes signing, but gets the just.

When he asks for her answer, she nods very clearly and directly.

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That, my dear readers, is how you orchestrate a romantic confession scene.

Its the shoujo romance version of a climactic mech battle or sword duel.

Every gesture and shimmer of the eye made the moment feel momentous as it was.

Itsuomis Yeah, so were going out now almost breaks them.

That shits just so pure and uncut, yknow?!

Its a nice gesture, and probably what youd expect of a boyfriend (i.e.

Itsuomi asks if Yuki has a passport.

She doesnt, but shell work to get one and save up so they can go abroad together.

Thats really the best of both worlds, for both of them.

The show couldve made Itsuomis incessant wanderlust and time away more of an obstacle in their budding relationship.

What an absolute romantic banger to herald in Valentines Day next Wednesday.

And this is just the midpoint of the series!