"She's not my partner, you know..."
No, in fact, I don't know. I'm pretty sure that's an apt descriptor.
"She said she'll do things the proper way if we get married..."
That's a bit of a red flag, tbh.
Last we saw her she was sitting like that. So by storytelling principles, she's been sitting like that the entire time.
He's got her there. Even if she pouts.
Also got her good with that tease.
There's nothing "ulterior" about her motives.
Hm, yes, I see. In my opinion as an expert, I declare this chapter "cute".
In other words, situation unchanged.
"We are not like that."
What could convince this immovable object?
An axe? But nah, slow moving, not immovable.
Are two sure you're not dating? Looks like dating for me...
They're dating without most of the physicality. But also more towards being married.