. Instead of judging him, she is mesmerized by his skill and asks him to help her with her passion for cosplay. Developing Feelings Admiration to Love : Initially, ability to be open about her interests
Kaito was loud, messy, and in her biology club—the opposite of everything Ren had been. He smelled like grass and cheap instant ramen. He couldn’t write poetry to save his life, but he could identify every bird call within a mile.
Accepts vulnerability and embraces the risk of rejection for deeper intimacy.