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In the quiet, deserted corridor, the young man and woman faced each other, silently gazing at one another.
For some reason, Nakiri Mana suddenly felt a strange sense of panic and tension.
"I..."
"Didn't I just say that...?"
"I also admire Ryūga-kun's courage... Why... why does Ryūga-kun care so much about my feelings...?"
"Because this is one of the driving forces that keeps me going!"
Gazing into Nakiri Mana's beautiful eyes, Ryūga said softly:
"This is my way of cooking!"
"I want to give everything I can for the person I love!"
"I really like Mana, so I will try my best to follow and walk ahead of you, to reach that unique figure of yours in my eyes!"
"I know I'm still a long way from Mana, but I will do everything in my power to catch up!"
"I don't know where I'll end up, but at least I won't regret the process."
As she heard each word Ryūga said, Nakiri Mana's heart began to race with increasing panic.
Many people had confessed their feelings to me before, but none of them had ever made me so nervous and flustered as Ryūga's confession.
"I...."
"I...."
"Ryūga-kun... I..."
Seeing Nakiri Mana's expression, Ryūga smiled slightly and said:
"Okay, okay, I'm not asking Mana for an answer. I'm just simply expressing my feelings..."
"The road ahead is still long, and I need to take it one step at a time!"
"Let's start with the ranking competition of this year's school festival. At least I want you, Mana, to see how far I can go, that you see me as my motivation!"
"So, Mana-san, you'd better watch out at the school festival! I'm determined to defeat everyone this time! Even you, Nakiri-san, are someone I absolutely must defeat!"
Seeing the sincerity on Ryūga's face, Nakiri Mana felt a touch in the softest part of her heart.
Is he using chasing her as a driving force to propel himself forward?
Nakiri Mana suddenly felt unsure how to answer.
She had received countless confessions of love, but none of them had ever made her so flustered.
Nakiri Mana was momentarily at a loss.
It was from this moment that Nakiri Mana began to understand what kind of feelings she truly had for Ryūga.
Like the other students in her class, Nakiri Mana originally thought that Ryūga would also be just a passerby in her life.
But everything changed after that class.
Many people have tried various methods to get my attention, but I am not interested in those trivial things.
But that's what makes Ryūga so unique.
Unlike the other students in the class who were like little kids, Ryūga's eyes revealed a kind of mature charm.
He is unassuming and unassuming, and though he doesn't talk much, his words are often insightful.
This is the first time I've ever felt so eager to get to know someone.
Perhaps I already felt a fondness for the boy when I saw him quietly working hard in a corner...
Over the past few months, I haven't communicated with Ryūga much, but it seems I've gotten used to observing him silently.
Silent stares and sidelong glances seem to have become a habit.
Sometimes when I see him clumsily handling the knives in class, I even feel like laughing.
At that time, I felt an urge to step forward and guide him.
Thinking about the funny things Ryūga had done while she was secretly watching him, Nakiri Mana felt a strange and wonderful feeling of happiness.
Nakiri Mana is a very perceptive girl, and she has already realized that Ryūga may have some feelings for her.
However, Nakiri Mana is not averse to this.
Because Ryūga's eyes remained pure and clear throughout, without any of the look that others might have seen when someone desperately wanted to covet something.
I think I've completely gotten used to having Ryūga by my side.
Ryūga glanced at the somewhat dazed Nakiri Mana, took a step back, and smiled:
"Did my words just now cause any trouble for Mana? Don't worry, I'm not the kind of person who would pester someone or cause them trouble!"
"When I've made up my mind about something, I'll stick to it, and even without encouragement or recognition, I won't regret it!"
"Like I said before, I genuinely enjoy the process of chasing after someone!"
"I'll really take the school festival seriously!"
"After all, this is related to the treatment I will enjoy in the future!"
Upon hearing Ryūga's words, Nakiri Mana suddenly looked up.
A graceful smile curved her lips, and suddenly, Nakiri Mana smiled playfully and adorably:
"What Ryūga-kun said doesn't bother me much!"
"But I'm just a little worried about Ryūga-kun!"
"Ryūga has so openly expressed her feelings to me, does your senior know about it?"
"Nakamura-senpai?"
Nakiri Mana thought that if she mentioned Nakamura-senpai, Ryūga's expression would change slightly, but Ryūga's expression remained completely unchanged.
Ryūga calmly said:
"I also have my own thoughts on this matter!"
"First of all, Nakiri is single. Although many people like you, you haven't shown any intention to date anyone. So, everyone has a fair chance to compete!"
"From my personal perspective, I don't think Nakamura-senpai can bring happiness to Nakiri-kun, and I don't want to overpraise myself, but in many things, I believe I can handle things better than Nakamura-senpai!"
After hearing Ryūga's words, Nakiri Mana fell silent for a moment.
After a slight pause, she raised her head and smiled sweetly:
"Alright, I appreciate Ryūga-kun's thoughtfulness!"
"Let me witness with my own eyes just how far Ryūga-kun, driven by my own motivation, can go!"
"Let's go sign up!"
"Faced with Ryūga-kun's high fighting spirit and enthusiasm, I must repay Ryūga-kun with the same serious attitude!"
"Let's have a good competition at the school festival!"
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