Before he could respond, she kissed him—soft as cherry blossoms, brief as a heartbeat. When she pulled back, her cheeks were pink, but her eyes sparkled with confidence. “Now, as your girlfriend, I command a proper confession when I’m ready!” She blew him a kiss, then sprinted off, leaving a stunned, blushing Tatsuya in her wake. The next day, Tatsuya approached her during lunch break, a crumpled note in hand. When Hinata saw him, she skipped over, took the note, read it, and laughed.

Before he could stammer a reply, the door creaked open. The sudden noise caused them to jump apart.

At this, her smile softened, and she stepped closer, her warmth radiating as she tilted his chin up with a finger. His glasses fogged slightly under her gaze. “C’mon, let’s drop the honorifics, ne? After all, we’re friends and club partners!” Her tone was teasing, but her eyes shimmered with sincerity.

He nodded, throat dry. “Y-yes! You’re amazing, as always, Hina… Hinata-sama .”

Genre: Romance/Drama (PG)

They both stared before bursting into uncontrollable giggles, Tatsuya hiding behind his hand, Hinata covering her mouth but tears in her eyes. Weeks later, at the cultural festival, their club booth overflowed with customers. Amid the chaos, Hinata tugged Tatsuya into a quiet corner.