He'd wanted someone to talk to about it. And sure, he'd thought about putting the 'form' thing in with Ayame, just to see if he'd really get a kiss. But it had been a passing thought, and not something he'd turned out doing.

But Laurent was different, didn't he? Laurent was his friend. And did that mean it was a better idea or a worse idea? Was he really ready to decide such a thing?]

I...

[He offers a shy smile, then shakes his head, slowly.]

I'm not sure? I say I'm ready to give up, but... there's someone I really like, and... I'm not sure if I should...