*No, notthatfirst time.

Runa and Ryuuto are once again inseparable, with Runa loudly proclaiming her feelings for him to everyone around.

Honestly, I wouldnt be embarrassed.

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She speaks the truth!

When talk turns to Christmas Eve, Ryuuto considers if Runa may actually want to have sex.

But she has a new project in mind: setting up a surprise dinner for her and Marias parents.

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Back at school, Isshi returns after a lot of time off and has transformed due to weight loss.

But Nicole hasnt given up on Sekiya, so she tells him Sorry, I have a boyfriend.

As for Runa and Ryuuto, both are nervous about the impending dinner.

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They have every right to be, as it ends up blowing up in Runas face.

Because Runa didnt tell her dad her mom would also be at the dinner, he brought a date.

Ryuuto takes her home, and her dad told her hed be out late, so theyre alone.

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When she virtually passes out in his arms, Ryuuto takes her temperature (102 F!)

But he hesitates, and in those hesitant moments, Nicole runs right past him to the cram school.

She then runs off, but Sekiya chases her down and puts his scarf around her.

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Even this gesture brings tears to Nicoles eyes.

There is truly no one else in her heart but this guy.

Hed better effinstep up!

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Ryuuto eventually falls asleep beside Runa, so theytechnicallyspend the night together.

But now she realizes she has a new santaa new source of happiness, in Ryuuto.

Runa asks if its weird that Ryuuto didnt try doing anything dirty with her last night.

Rating: 4/5 Stars

Nicole correctly posits that it was due to her having a fever.

That makes it the first time shes actuallywantedto have sex with someone, as opposed to feeling obligated.

If and when theydodo it, Runa and Ryuuto will be sharing firsts.