That might have worked for her before being a high schooler, but not now. At least she won't live with the regret of not having been able to express her feelings.
Thank you for the multiple chapters! You rock!
This "Losing Heroine" line has been really nice. All three involved parties are being reasonable, communication is happening quickly enough, and I don't get the sense that the loser will fade into obscurity or turn into a running gag.