Under the neon lights, the shadows gradually overlapped, but unfortunately, the owner of the shadow maintained an ambiguous distance that was neither too close nor too far.
Sakurajima Mai wasn't the type to intentionally tease someone with ambiguity.
If her relationship with you was ambiguous, it should be taken seriously.
This time, Sakurajima Mai went out without a mask or sunglasses, which made Yan Xi's heart race with fear, worried that she might end up on the news tomorrow, her eyes blurred out like in those reports!
"The moon is quite big tonight," Sakurajima Mai suddenly said.
Yan Xi looked up at the sky; it was indeed quite large.
"You’re not trying to lead me into saying something like 'the moonlight is beautiful,' are you?" Yan Xi joked.
After Natsume Sōseki became famous, the simple phrase 'the moonlight is beautiful' turned into a representative line for indirect confessions.
But in today's world, where 'the moonlight is beautiful' is popular, it is basically linked to 'I like you.'
So, is 'the moonlight is beautiful' still considered an indirect confession?
This question is quite philosophical.
Sakurajima Mai said, "If you don't even have the courage to say 'I like you' directly, you can only use a roundabout way like 'the moonlight is beautiful.'
"It seems like what you said, Miss Mai, would offend quite a few people," Yan Xi replied.
This is a divergence in views on love.
Some people prefer directness, while others prefer subtlety.
Yan Xi is a bit special; he can accept both.
"I'm just stating the facts," Sakurajima Mai said.
"So, if you want to confess to me, please do it directly with 'I like you.'
"Why are we suddenly talking about confessions?" Yan Xi retorted, "And it sounds like I'm about to confess!"
The two walked onto the overpass, just reaching the middle of it.
Sakurajima Mai tugged at Yan Xi's sleeve, her shy, slightly flushed face under the neon lights was so alluring.
Sakurajima Mai lowered her head slightly and said softly, "Then I can confess to you, right?"
In love, the one who falls first is the loser.
So, Sakurajima Mai probably just willingly admitted defeat.
Yan Xi felt a bit at a loss; he wasn't ready yet, and she had already launched a major attack!
Yan Xi wasn't the type to procrastinate.
To be honest, facing a girl of Sakurajima Mai's caliber, he would want to rush to a hotel the very next day.
But desire and reason balanced each other; he was just an ordinary person with reason slightly in the lead.
If he were to become a beast of desire, he should directly use his ability to create various scenarios from those unique love stories in Japanese films.
Without a doubt, Yan Xi's feelings for Sakurajima Mai had already reached their peak.
It probably started from watching anime and novels in his previous life; who wouldn't want Sakurajima Mai as a girlfriend?
Upon arriving in this world, Yan Xi had a dream.
How could one not have a harem in a world full of anime?
So he never broke through that layer of relationship with Sakurajima Mai.
Ah, of course, it was also because they had known each other for a short time.
So far, it had barely been two weeks; suddenly confessing would seem a bit frivolous.
In summary, Yan Xi was satisfied with their current ambiguous relationship, believing that it was only a matter of time before they got together.
If handled properly, he might even get Sakurajima Mai to accept his flirtatious nature... though that was something he only dared to think about.
At this moment, on the overpass of Shimokitazawa's shopping street.
Sakurajima Mai said to Yan Xi, "I like you."
Sakurajima Mai was confident and proud. Before today, she held a similar thought to Yan Xi, believing that their relationship only lacked the opportunity for Yan Xi to confess.
Then she would tease a bit, saying something like 'confessing continuously for a month.'
Of course, in the end, she would definitely agree; a little modesty from a beautiful girl was acceptable, right?
But today’s events made Sakurajima Mai restless; Yan Xi's charm with the opposite sex was absurd, practically the favorite light novel male lead for otaku! It made Sakurajima Mai wonder if he had some strange superpower that released pheromones to attract the opposite sex.
Thus, Sakurajima Mai took the initiative to confess.
She had the courage to confess, and it wasn't 'the moonlight is beautiful,' but rather a direct 'I like you.'
Yan Xi, being tugged at the sleeve, felt flustered; what should he do?
Should he use the loser’s retreat to escape back in time?
Hiss!
That seems feasible... not a chance!
Ironically, Yan Xi was a Virgo, and his first reaction to problems was to avoid them.
But facing the proud senior who had mustered the courage to confess, there was only one thing he could do!
"Confessions should be done by the boys, right?"
Forget about harems!
(PS: Don't get me wrong; how could there be no harem in a world full of anime? Even Sakurajima Mai wouldn't turn this story into a single female lead.)
At this moment, in this place, Yan Xi just wanted to respond to the girl in front of him.
"I like you; please go out with me."
Although it was a confession, Yan Xi was surprisingly calm, perhaps because he already knew the answer from the start.
Sakurajima Mai had a serious expression, fell silent for a few seconds, and said, "Actually, I was just thinking about how to reject you."
"...As expected of Miss Mai, you always surprise me in this regard," Yan Xi said, his mouth twitching. "So, it wouldn't be a scenario where I have to confess ninety-nine times, would it?"
Sakurajima Mai said seriously, "That sounds quite appealing."
Yan Xi: "..."
Sakurajima Mai smiled and said, "But since I couldn't think of a suitable reason to reject you... I accepted."
Thus, the shadows under the neon lights overlapped once more, even closer than before.
……
On the way home, Sakurajima Mai linked her arm with Yan Xi's.
Yan Xi helplessly said, "Is it really okay to be this high-profile? It feels like tomorrow's headlines are set."
There were already a lot of people in Shimokitazawa, and since Sakurajima Mai didn't disguise herself, they would definitely be seen.
Now, discussions about Sakurajima Mai on the forums would surely flood in.
Sakurajima Mai said, "I'm an actress, not a celebrity who needs to rely on shipping to gain popularity."
"Here we go again with those words that are bound to offend people," Yan Xi said helplessly. "But this is the Sakurajima Mai I know."
Sakurajima Mai replied, "We've only known each other for less than two weeks; it sounds like you know me for a long time."
"Two weeks ago, you definitely wouldn't have imagined dating a guy you’ve known for less than two weeks," Yan Xi said.
"Indeed," Sakurajima Mai couldn't refute.
One could only say that Yan Xi had a great sense of timing, taking advantage of Sakurajima Mai when she was at her most vulnerable.
In such a situation, there probably wasn't a girl who wouldn't be moved.
Sakurajima Mai honestly admitted this point.
"Hey, Axi..."
"What?"
"I might like you a little more than I imagined."
Yan Xi turned his head, not wanting Sakurajima Mai to see the corners of his mouth that were harder to suppress than AK.
Just starting a relationship and being this sweet? Are you trying to kill me!
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