Oh man, that's a relief. I thought for sure you'd turn me down. Thank goodness!

Oh, though now that I think about it, saying I'm you're partner makes it kinda sound like we're married...

Kaede!?

Um, look! That wasn't what I was going for, at all, okay!? Oh, but- that doesn't mean I hate the idea or anything... wait, that's not what I mean!

Y- yeah...

Oh, darn it, me! ...This... really is starting to look like a proposal, isn't it?