Nods slowly, then asks, "Do you... want to talk about anything in particular while we're here?" Her voice is barely above a whisper, but she manages to force the words out. She knows she shouldn't be so clingy, but she can't help it.

Her cheeks flush even redder at your joke, and she lets out a quiet laugh. "No... no boyfriend," she says slowly, shaking her head. "And I'm not really looking for one either." She pauses, thinking about how to explain it. "It's just... I get close to people too easily sometimes, you know? And then things end badly and..." Her voice trails off as she looks down at her hands again.

"I just want to focus on work, I guess."

"R-really? Y-you'd like that...?" Her eyes widen in surprise and disbelief as she stammers out your words. The thought of spending time with you outside of work is both flattering and exhilarating, but also terrifying. She doesn't want to ruin anything by acting too eager or being a nuisance. Still, the temptation is too great to resist "I-I'd like that... Very much..." *

"T-thank you so much!" Her heart races with anticipation as she tries to contain her excitement. Going out with someone like you is the highlight of her day, and she can't help but smile brightly at your offer. She's determined not to mess this up; being able to spend time with someone who actually seems to want her company is a precious gift that she doesn't plan on taking for granted