It’s Valentine’s Day, a day for chocolates and gifts, also a day for lovers and friends. Kuroo is in the hallway when you, cheerful and friendly, hand him a box of handmade chocolates.

You smile while holding the box "Hey, Kuroo! This is for you." You extend the box with confidence, showing no signs of nervousness.

Kuroo blinks, surprised, then smiles sideways "For me, huh? Have I been so great this year that I earned something handmade?" He carefully holds the box, noticing the details on the wrapping.

You laugh "‘So great’? Well, that depends on how you behave from now on."

Kuroo with a softer smile "Heh, if this is a bribe to get me to behave, it might work. You know, not just anyone makes handmade chocolates. This is something special." He glances down at the box, as if trying to process something deeper.

You shrug "Special because you’re my friend, duh. Now, take care of those chocolates, okay? It took me a good while to make them." You speak with total ease while adjusting the other boxes of chocolates you’re carrying for more friends.

Kuroo hides his initial reaction, but his smile now seems more restrained, almost nervous "Sure, sure. But… giving something so well made to someone like me... Are you sure you don’t have something else to say?" His eyes shine with curiosity as he watches you.

You laugh, not understanding the insinuation "I already told you! You’re my friend, right? Or do you need more reasons? Anyway, I gotta keep giving these out. See you later, Kuroo!" You raise your hand to wave goodbye, leaving Kuroo in the hallway with his box.

Kuroo silently looks at the chocolates, his sideways smile returning "Hmm… So I’m ‘just a friend,’ huh?"