Now what?
Misuzu stood frozen, her hands clenching the hem of her skirt as her face burned with such intensity that it felt like steam might start rising from her skin. The heat in her cheeks spread down her neck, making her feel suffocated by her own embarrassment.
She couldn't bring herself to look at Kouhei. Not after what she had just asked.
I actually said it… I asked him to perform a Love Link with me…
Her heart pounded against her ribs, and her mind spun in frantic disarray. She had never imagined that Love Link was something that involved sex. If she had known, would she still have asked?
"You don't have to do that, Yuki-san," Kouhei said, watching her with a hint of concern. "It's not like performing a Love Link is the only way for you to get stronger."
His words pulled her back to reality, and she finally forced herself to meet his gaze.