“Look at me. See me as more than a friend. Whether it’s tomorrow, next week, or next month, I’ll always be waiting” — Hina’s thought
Song with lyrics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y5Hx0y0S9A
Taiki: I can’t be with you
Hina: No. I told you I didn’t need an answer right now. You don’t need to rush it. It’s not like you’re gonna start dating Chinatsu Senpai, right?
Taiki: No, but…
Hina: Then you don’t need to give me your answer yet. I won’t complain, no matter how long it takes. if you reject me now, you might regret it later when you realise you’re in love with me.
Taiki: Maybe so, but I don’t think this dynamic we have now is a good one. You say it’s okay for me to take my shot with Chinatus Senpai. But with the way things are now, I can’t pursue my feelings honestly. Even though I like Chinatus Senpai, I feel ashamed of myself for still being drawn to you. And I think my indecisiveness is only hurting you. So let me just make things clear. We should both just–
Hina: I said it’s fine! I know you liked someone else when I told you how I felt. Even if you like her, I still love you!
Taiki: That’s not a natural way to be.
Hina. It’s natural! It’ll all make sense once I can get you to look at me!
Taiki: I told you I can’t reciprocate your feelings.
Hina: Why not? You have way more memories with me. Is it because we don’t live together? Then we could start now. I don’t know how Chinatus Senpai feels about you, but I —
Taiki: Even so. It won’t change who I like.