A Different Morning
A minute could either be long or short depending on the context of that instance. And in this context where Futaba locked me in her embrace as her show of gratitude was unbelievably long.
She might not say it vocally but her racing pulse and heartbeat sold her out to me.
She’s gradually getting drawn to me. It may just be a curiosity earlier but it has evolved to this now…
As for whether she recognized it or not, I had no idea.
It’s also possible that I’m just overthinking and assuming things here so I won’t point it out to her and get her confused about it.
I’ll pretend not to notice and pray for it to subside after this night.
However, if it persists past this night, I guess it’ll be up to me again whether to spring it up to her so she can be aware or wait until she realizes it herself.
In any case, it’s still too early to think about that future. Just like with Eri, I should just consider her as another close friend that I made tonight.