Horikita Suzune, hiding in the corner, felt a slight pang of jealousy.
Due to the distance, she couldn't clearly hear what Amane and Ichinose were saying.
However, from Amane's name being mentioned occasionally, Horikita could still sense Ichinose's affectionate feeling towards Amane.
She calls Amane's name very skillfully.
Horikita Suzune took out a small notebook from her pocket and began writing and drawing something in it.
Her gaze occasionally drifted towards the two still talking.
"Ichinose, you don't have to be so excited, you know. And it's late, speaking too loudly will wake others up."
Amane put her finger on her lips, making a shushing gesture.
Ichinose quickly covered her mouth.
Only then did she realize she had been a bit out of line.
Making such a loud commotion late at night would surely incur everyone's displeasure.
After calming herself down a bit.
Ichinose began to think about how to make amends to Amane.
First, Amane was dissatisfied with her way of apologizing.
Ichinose thought about this for a moment and concluded that it was because she lacked common sense.
She chose an inappropriate time to ask someone out.
And how could one apologize empty-handed!
Presumably, Amane felt that her apology lacked sincerity precisely because she came empty-handed.
That's why she spoke evasively during their conversation.
She must prepare an apology gift as soon as possible.
The best way to resolve this would actually be to ask Amane what kind of things she likes; giving a targeted gift would make Amane realize that Ichinose's apology was not perfunctory.
However, there was no time left for her to buy a gift.
Directly giving points was a very convenient option.
And points, as the universally accepted hard currency at Kou-Iku, serve the function of money. Giving points as a gift would be perfectly suitable. The only drawback is that it would make her seem insincere, as if she intended to appease the other person with points.
Moreover... Ichinose observed Amane.
Ichinose subjectively felt that Amane didn't seem like the kind of girl who was so focused on points, and since she had already given Amane quite a few points before, the points were completely sufficient for a short period. Giving too many points would seem to have ulterior motives, while giving too few wouldn't be appropriate.
Ichinose hesitated for a long time.
Finally, she chose to tentatively ask Amane.
"Amane, what kind of gift do you like?"
As soon as Ichinose spoke, she felt that asking this way seemed a bit abrupt; suddenly asking what the other person liked clearly showed she had ulterior motives.
But Amane's eyes lit up.
A gift.
Amane glanced at Ichinose's hands.
It would indeed be strange to confess without a gift.
Just now, Amane was thinking that since Ichinose intended to confess to her, she should at least bring a bouquet of flowers.
Now it seemed Ichinose had clearly made a spur-of-the-moment decision and was unprepared; otherwise, how could she ask the person involved what gift they liked?
"I can accept any gift Ichinose gives me."
Amane deliberately exposed Ichinose's little secret.
And Ichinose, embarrassed by having her secret revealed, averted her gaze.
Seeing that Amane didn't avoid the topic at all,
Ichinose smiled.
As long as Amane didn't avoid the question, she would find a way to resolve it.
However, Amane's request was still a bit vague. Since she had already brazenly opened her mouth, what was the harm in asking for more details?
After making up her mind, Ichinose continued to ask.
"Then, Amane, do you have any ideas? Anything I can do, I can promise you, Amane."
As long as it was a gift Amane wanted, if the price wasn't too high, she was fully capable of deciding how to use the points herself.
Amane, on the other side, was startled by Ichinose's openness.
Could it be that to deepen their understanding, Ichinose was actually willing to "promise anything"?
Could it be... Ichinose's confession was serious?
To be safe, Amane decided to confirm with Ichinose again, so as not to misunderstand Ichinose's meaning.
"Ichinose, you're serious, right?"
"Of course, I'm very serious."
Seeing Ichinose's answer, Amane finally felt relieved.
Although accepting a confession now might be very dangerous.
She might even be kicked out of the dorm when she went back.
But getting to know Ichinose a little more deeply...
Hehehe.
Amane lightly covered her mouth.
She looked like she was hesitating and thinking.
In reality, the corner of her mouth, hidden by her hand, had already curved up high.
"Since Ichinose, you want to show something, why don't you..."
Amane pointed to her cheek.
She believed Ichinose would understand her hint.
Ichinose did indeed understand.
But she was utterly dumbfounded.
Why did apologizing require... that!
Was this a bit too much?
"Amane... isn't such a request a bit..."
Ichinose said softly, a little embarrassed.
Looking at Ichinose's cute expression, Amane forcibly suppressed the urge to do something naughty.
Now that Ichinose had finally made up her mind to do anything.
Taking advantage of someone was shameful, but Amane always considered her integrity to be very flexible; shameful was shameful, but not taking advantage when there was an opportunity was foolish.
"I only accept this kind of gift."
Amane applied a little pressure.
If Ichinose turned and left, Amane would be a little disappointed, but she would also feel much more at ease.
At least she wouldn't have Suzune making an issue of this and bullying her when she got back.
But if Ichinose agreed... then it would be a huge gain!
Seeing Amane insist on such a demand,
Ichinose was in a dilemma.
She had absolutely no experience in this area; let alone kissing, even holding hands was only limited to good friends.
It could be said that Ichinose was still slightly more traditional.
Precisely because of this, Ichinose hesitated for a long time when faced with Amane's request.
However, in the end, she nodded with a blush.
Anyway, it's just kissing a girl, it shouldn't be a problem... Ichinose carefully looked around.
Ensuring no one was nearby,
She gently stood on tiptoe and quickly pecked Amane's cheek.
"Is, is this okay?"
This was the most Ichinose could do at the moment.
Amane touched her cheek, somewhat disbelievingly.
No way?
She thought Ichinose would get angry at such an unreasonable request and run away.
She didn't expect Ichinose to go to such lengths for a confession.
Did she really like her?
Amane also scratched her cheek, a little embarrassed.
No choice.
It's truly annoying, how everywhere she goes, cute girls are lusting after her body. Sigh, being liked is too painful.
Just as Amane was still a little proud of her charm internally,
Ichinose suddenly spoke with a serious expression.
"Can I apologize now?"
Ichinose's seriousness, however, was met with Amane's confused expression.
"Apologize? Apologize for what? Ichinose, aren't you confessing?"
"Co-confessing? Eh!!!!"
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