[ Linda's only redeeming trait (okay she had other redeeming traits but he's being hyperbolic in his head right now) was that she was hot. That's all it meant, really, and that she's a little older. But he...

Really... just like...

Doesn't know what to say here? Masaomi would know, he should call him - ... But there's no calling him right now, it's just him and Nariko and his foot in his mouth. The young man's cheeks color, and then he pales, and then he hangs his head a little. and he reaches out, raising his head and wrapping his arms around her shoulders, draping himself on her ]

You didn't misunderstand thing - I -- I mean you saved me, and I know that you're - I mean, I think we have something special. I hope we can?