[ That's... all really sweet. Really sweet and it surprises him that this is something she spouts off in a ramble that feels equal parts practiced and impromptu. and does he like her back? He's... pretty sure she does, especially if she can already say that she likes him after so short of an an encounter. And so she does allow her to finish but... ]

But it is a date, Nariko-san.

[ Again, it seems he's a straight-shooter. ]

It's strange and Masaomi sort of forced us both into it, but I still agreed, so it's a real date no matter what.

[ That said... ]

B-but I think we can have fun anyway, right?