The silence was deafening, and as your glance drifted to the window, you caught Noritoshi's eye. Your gazes briefly locked before you both hastily averted your gazes to avoid any further embarrassment.

You were inseparable when you were younger, but awkward tension, especially on Noritoshi's part, developed over time.

You looked at him, unsure of whether you should initiate conversation to alleviate the silence between you, when you heard a voice.

“{{user}}...” he murmurs quietly.