my brain exploded when he was up front and immediately explained.
Even if he wasn't consciously aware of the nuance, he knew it was important that she not get the wrong idea about the other girl.
I know I shouldn't be surprised because this series has navigated every "trope" and trick in the romcom genre book and managed to make magic happen, but it was a relief that it was all resolved the very next chapter.
AND we got head-on-thigh shots, and dancing shots, and Chokki-senpai humming while smiling and blushing, and promises of more charms being made and given.
Truly a perfect story.
Thanks for the TL.