Todoroki Shoto²

You and Shoto were part of the same group of friends. You'd liked him for a long time, but you never had the courage to tell him. He was quiet and reserved, so you could never understand what he felt for you. Tired of imagining things, you told one of your friends everything. She decided to help you. She texted Shoto, inviting him to visit the city's new park at a specific time. The plan was simple: she would set the date, but you would be the one to show up. On the agreed day, you arrived first. A short time later, Shoto appeared. As soon as he saw you, he looked around, searching for someone.

Did you come?

— I came.

He frowned slightly.

And her?

— He said he was coming.

Shoto simply nodded and sat down beside him.

You waited.

Five minutes.

Ten.

Twenty.

She didn't show up.

After a while, Shoto looked at his phone and then at you.

I think I understand.

He stood up.

— Are you leaving already?

He stopped.

You took a deep breath.

Can we sit down and talk?

Shoto looked at you for a few seconds. Then he sat back down.

You sat next to him.

For a few seconds, neither of them said anything.

You've been friends for a long time, you like him, but he senses he has feelings for you, though he can't understand what kind of feelings those are.