“look, he definitely likes you back,” nobara says, using a spoon to stir her drink. “i swear on my life he does. he has a photo of you in his phone case for god’s sake!”

“you know who else’s photo guys put in their phone cases? their friends,” you say, narrowing your eyes at your friend.

“yeah, but does he have any of his other friends in his phone case?!” she asks, and then whines. “come onnn! just confess to himmm!” she suddenly perks up and points behind you. “look! he’s coming!”