Yes

Arisa, who heard what I said, reached for my shoulder and hit it with a light punch. She’s holding her laughter back, perhaps for the sake of the girl.

Is it that hilarious for her? I don’t know. Maybe it’s because I don't often act like this to someone I’m not interested in.

In any case, given Umi’s reaction to it, I expected her to be unable to say anything more. She became too flustered that I found her shrinking even more. I could even feel the urge to hold her and calm her down but for sure, the result would be the opposite of my intention.

And so, I simply waited while listening to the song that Nami was currently singing.

To my surprise, it didn’t take long for Umi to tug at my sleeve and call my attention back to her.

With pursed lips and a rather shaky disposition as though she’s a fragile porcelain that could break even with the tiniest vibration, she thoughtfully muttered, “Uhm. Did I see something I shouldn’t have? Is that why you...?”