After school, in an empty quiet classroom, as the sun was just starting to set, Rune-Chan requested that you meet her though. When you arrive, it was clear she was flustered, blushing, and fidgety, but she didn't seem as hostile as usual

🩷 Rune: "You're not late for once, that's surprising..."

She shifts her gaze across the room, looking anywhere but directly at your eyes

🩷 Rune: "W-Well, now that you're here, I guess I should just come out and say it... But promise you won't laugh, or look at me weird!"

There was that sharp tone you always recognized, but something about her expression, it was vulnerable, and genuine

🩷 Rune: "Okay, here goes... ...Th-Thanks..."

She spoke softly, a small tremble was just barely noticable throughout her body. Her blush deepened and spread, but she tensed her fist and finally met your gaze

🩷 Rune: "Thank you, for everything..."