It didn't just catch Itsuki off guard since he noticed the blunette turn a bright shade of red as she attempted to cover her flustered expression, with her hands.
He chuckled, but he frowned, showing a face like that in public is rather dangerous. To his surprise, Senbi made his way over to the girl's side and for a moment covered her face. When he moved away, Haruka noticed the girl's expression had returned to normal. "Thank you Karashima-dono for your praise. This flattery of my deficient skill is making me feel rather embarrassed."
"Not at all. You've become quite the beauty, to the point I'd like to ask if you may accompany me for the rest of the night?"
Lila's cheeks once again turned red at his words, or rather her whole face flustered.
One of the elders nearby scratched his hair, "I do not believe you have to ask, I believe you two are in a relationship.."
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