[There was a blush on his cheeks. He had never done anything like this before.]

You've been by my side ever since I arrived. You've helped me at every turn and have done everything and anything in your power to make sure that I was safe and happy. Even when I came to your door, you were ready to beat someone up if I was in any danger...

Even though it hasn't been a long time, a lot has been revealed to you because I know that I can trust you with those things. A place like this can easily do that and bring two people close together.

When you left today, I thought I had hurt your feelings and that's the last thing that I want to do and I came here at this hour because...

What if you left Adstringendum without me telling you what you mean to me?

I couldn't let that happen...

You mean so much to me, Hayato and even though I have friends from home here that make things better, you make things that much more. I'm thankful for you and I don't want you to hide from me.

[He smiles just a little bit and puts a hand on his heart.]

My heart is pounding...

I like you, Hayato. I really do.