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I'm no expect, but I think hugging in a corner means they almost can be considered acquaintances, right?
Also fucking hell, it's either the whole school is blind, or everyone's just cheering for them, trying not to spook at the same time. Back in my school it would be the talk of the day if a guy just unusually talked with a girl he didn't used to, and for how long they have been OBVIOUSLY hanging out together every fucking day? Should I mention they they often arrive to and go home together?
This is 10/10 in it's genre, I can get behind this.
P.S. Also please note that he doesn't have a blush in the beginning, even after being cornered by her. So it's not like dem mangaka draw blushes just because.