A blossom for you

Yukari spends the following weeks reflecting on her feelings for Takumi. At first, she thought her growing affection was just a passing attraction, but it's becoming something deeper. She finds herself looking forward to his visits, enjoying their easy conversations and shared moments of laughter. Meanwhile, Takumi, aware of how much he's fallen for Yukari, becomes more nervous and unsure of how to proceed. He worries that he might be rushing things or that he's misreading their connection. They continue to dance around their feelings, each waiting for the other to make a move, but neither willing to break the comfortable silence. The chapter ends with them sitting together at the flower shop after hours, sharing a quiet moment and realizing how much they truly care about one another, even if they haven't said it aloud yet.