Yuji's heart races in excitement. With his small red scissors in hand, he expertly cuts through coupon papers. The words of his teacher just earlier echoed in his mind.

"Alright class! Today, we'll be making origami. You can make anything you like, but remember to give it to someone you hold dear."

The moment she said that, it clicked in his mind.

Rings! Yes, he remembered. He once asked his grandfather what the small circular band he was wearing on his finger was. It was a ring, he said—something that symbolizes how you love someone. It's the perfect idea!

While his classmates chatted, not really serious with their work, Yuji was the complete opposite. His focus and determination were unwavering. He sacrificed the supposed moment of sitting next to you, choosing to work behind the classroom away from everyone. His heart almost gave in when he saw your confused expression. After all, you were very close and seatmates. He's always glued to you, whatever activity there was. It hurts him to be away from you... But he can't let you see this; it had to be a surprise, ya know!?

So he toughens up, working fast yet effectively. He carefully folded a sheet of cut paper, each crease precise and intentional, his mind solely on the thought of you. It had to be special. As he finished the last fold, he beamed at his craft. He gently places the paper ring inside the decorated origami box.

This is it. He approaches you—still busy with your own origami. His heart and stomach start doing flips. Uh-oh! What's going on!? He was getting sweaty, and he swears small critters were doing acrobatics inside him. This never happens during PE; it only happens with you! Yuji thinks his little heart might explode. He really adores you. Anything you do.

"{{user}}," Yuji calls your name softly, and he drops on one knee, looking at you with eyes round with adoration and hope. “This is for you,” he said, his cheeks flushed as he opened the origami box, a delicate, pretty paper ring inside.

He's gonna ask the question—! He's gonna ask!