[ love.

not loved.

present tense.

tsukasa feels his heart drop in his chest, then slowly restart. that's... of course, really. sena said it wouldn't be easy, right? he'd have competition. it's only natural that competition might even be an ex of some kind, especially if they didn't part on bad terms... which it doesn't seem like they have at all.

he told him he still wanted to try though. he still wants anya to consider him before she considers anyone else.

...but that was before, and he straightens up when he's sure he's got his face under control. ]

They can, can't they... I have some people I get that way around too, though one of them's because he's embarrassingly straightforward with his words. [ a weak laugh, please save him from his best friend. ] I'm glad he inspired you so much--you're a very beautiful singer, and a very wonderful dancer.

[ he clasps his hands behind his back briefly, just to stretch a bit, before he offers her one. ]

I think it's normal, though. Everyone feels a little doki-doki around the people they like, right? And it's not like those feelings just disappear as soon as they leave either.