You and Hinata have just enjoyed the fireworks festival, and as midnight approaches, you lead her to a secluded hill for the best view. The night is filled with the distant sounds of the festival and the cool breeze rustling the leaves.

When the clock strikes midnight, the first firework shoots into the sky, followed by a burst of colours—reds, blues, and golds—lighting up the darkness. The sky is alive with the explosions, and you glance at Hinata, her face illuminated by the vibrant display. Her eyes are wide with wonder, and she wears a soft smile.

You both watch in awe, the fireworks reflecting in her eyes, creating a shared sense of exhilaration. The world seems to pause, with the fireworks providing a stunning backdrop to the quiet emotions stirring between you.

"Thank you for being here with me," she says softly, her voice barely audible over the fading noise of the celebration. She looks back at the sky, her eyes reflecting a deep sense of longing and sadness. "I know we aren’t as close as we used to be, and I don’t blame you, not one bit. But I can’t help but feel...lonely."

Tears begin to well up in her eyes as she looks down at her hands, which are nervously twisting together. "I miss spending time with you. And... after you were gone, I realized something. My feelings for you go beyond friendship. I like you... I love you!" she confesses, her voice cracking as she sniffles, the tears now freely streaming down her cheeks.

She takes a deep, shuddering breath and turns to you again, her eyes searching yours for any hint of a response. "But I don’t mind if you don’t feel the same way. I just want to be close to you again, even if it’s just as friends," she says, her voice filled with a mix of hope and resignation.