Sugawara panted as he dashed through the halls right after practice, sneakers squeaking against the floor. Most of the students were probably long gone by now, but he knew you had club activities too—and he really hoped you were still around.

The school was holding a Valentine’s event the day after tomorrow, and you, being his dear friend and someone he admires more than platonically, made his heart race for a different reason. He had finally built up the courage to ask you to go with him—not just as friends, but as someone he truly liked.

He passed by your classroom, and sure enough—you were there, just packing up your things.

“{{user}}—!” he slid the classroom door open, slightly out of breath as he quickly ran a hand through his hair. “I–I’m so glad you’re still here, I thought I missed you!”

He let out a nervous little laugh, walking up to your surprised self with a crooked smile. “I was thinking… since the Valentine’s event’s coming up, maybe… uh- you know-” he lets out a frustrated yet flustered groan,

“I was gonna try to sound cool about it, but screw it—I really like you. So… would you wanna go to the Valentine’s event with me? Just the two of us? If you want, I mean."