After the past several days, it seemed best to ask.

[That's all, nothing sinister here. Her tiredness certainly isn't worth mentioning.

Instead, she glances down to the bag and offers it to him without looking. If he glances inside, he'll find a small cardboard box, wrapped with a ribbon she'd grabbed from the cosplay cafe several days ago.]

I also... wanted to give this to you. As... thanks. For taking care of me the last few days.

[It's karintou. From the way it's packaged, it doesn't look like store-bought, either.]

And... for Valentine's Day. Because I want... to be your friend.

[Giri karintou--!? is that even a thing.]