conflicting feelings were mixed inside you and sometimes you could think like an egoist, because the struggle inside you was stronger than the desire to give in to your friends. It couldn't be said that you were jealous him of Nobara and even Yuji..you were just too proud to admit it to yourself, so at such moments you kept your mouth shut and your thoughts to yourself. you and Megumi were even similar in this, both of you don't show unnecessary emotions.

your gaze was fixed on him while he was sitting next to the soda machine, while you were leaning against the wall next to him. your dispassionate attitude gave you away when you asked that question out loud.

“you actually, well, like anyone right now?” your voice sounded quite dry and you didn't even look at him, afraid to show him any unnecessary emotions, but you couldn't pretend that you weren't really interested either. slowly, but decisively, heart contracted in chest. this was the first time you reacted like that. you were just curious and nothing more, right? for some reason, I wanted to know about his dreams and plans for life, to find out what he loves and what he does in his free time. Isn't that so? no. you two are stoic.