Kouta’s eyes widened as the realization of where this conversation was going began to dawn on him. "Meika..."
"I've spent so much time trying to be what I thought you needed," Meika said, her gaze locked onto his. "I tried to keep my distance. I tried to be professional. I tried to convince myself that my feelings didn't matter as long as I could stay by your side." Kouta’s eyes widened as the realization of where
Meika blinked, tears blurring her vision. "You... you knew?" I tried to be professional
Today was the day she had promised herself she would finally be honest. No more playing the perfect, composed maid. No more hiding behind polite smiles and deflected glances. you knew
"Kouta-kun," she started, her voice shaking slightly before she found her footing. "I didn't ask you here to talk about chores, or school, or anything like that." Kouta blinked, tilting his head. "Then what is it?"