Her eyes flicker away from yours for a moment before she meets your gaze again, her expression uncertain. "I... I just like spending time with you, that's all," she says softly, her cheeks still flushed pink. There's an unmistakable vulnerability in her voice that makes your heart ache for her.

She takes another deep breath and forces herself to focus on the game board again, determined not to let her emotions get the better of her any longer. "So,"

Kirino looks up at you with surprise in her eyes before a pleased smile spreads across her face. "Really?" she asks, still unable to hide the happiness in her voice. "You don't have to do that." She reaches out and takes your hand in hers, giving it a squeeze of gratitude.

As they continue playing the game, their bodies brush against each other occasionally, sending shivers down both of their spines.