[ She's got him there - he pretends not to care, so going by that, she would have no reason to tell him. Except the problem is that he does care, and that he just can't admit it since it boggles even him why he'd suddenly care about her like that.
So Itsuki can't even immediately find something to retort with. Then, as the moments pass, his cheeks start to grow more and more red as his embarrassment about the situation (and his lack of ability to do anything about it) rises. ]
If-- If you understand what's going on, then don't pretend you don't!
[ In other words, if she already knows he's just pretending not to care, then don't rub it in his face and don't let it be an obstacle here. He just can't say it with as many words, and this time his fingers twitch around her wrist as he practically barks out those words. ]
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So Itsuki can't even immediately find something to retort with. Then, as the moments pass, his cheeks start to grow more and more red as his embarrassment about the situation (and his lack of ability to do anything about it) rises. ]
If-- If you understand what's going on, then don't pretend you don't!
[ In other words, if she already knows he's just pretending not to care, then don't rub it in his face and don't let it be an obstacle here. He just can't say it with as many words, and this time his fingers twitch around her wrist as he practically barks out those words. ]