The shift in Nico's confession makes Maki's skin run cold and her face grow pale.

Oh no.

That wasn't Nico returning her confession.

Oh. No.

"I mean-- I mean--" Maki doesn't even know what to say to that. What could she possibly say. She doesn't even have the mind right now to laugh or pretend it's a joke. She just feels dizzy and embarrassed and sick.

Maki bolts off her chair and runs to her bathroom, slamming the door behind her.