"H-heh!?"

“You.”

I said it again, taking a step toward her. I kept note of how the word felt when it passed through my lips.

She looked a little uneasy. Like she didn’t even recognize me.

I don’t blame her. If I were her, I’d do the same. Actually, I’m not surprised at all. This was only natural.

It didn’t bother me.

“I like you.”