Alejandro lost all verbal control after being launched this question. "Oh, yo he pensado que posiblemente tú quería ir al baile con mí…” Alejandro rambled on, his legs now shaking from embarrassment and fatigue. He started to sway as his balance faltered. Behind him, the girl with the lollipop from before had returned, this time with a friend. They were giggling and conversing with each other, pointing at Alejandro. After they seemed to come to a conclusion, the lollipop girl ran forward and pushed Alejandro with all her might. Alejandro, completely unprepared, fell forward onto Kuro. He struggled on top of Kuro for a moment, then grabbed hold of the lawn chair. He pushed against it and was able to lift the majority of his body weight off of Kuro. Alejandro’s eyes were wide; his face was literally centimeters from Kuro’s. The two girls were giggling the whole time like two miniature yaoi fan girls. Their bodies remained in contact, and Alejandro could feel Kuro's heart racing. Somehow, this calmed him considerably. Alejandro took a deep breath, and asked: "K-Kuro, would you do me the honor of going to the prom with me?"
Shiguren walked back from the bathroom, rubbing her hands together to rid them of any remaining moisture left over from washing her hands. She saw Lovelin standing there awkwardly, and she walked a little faster until she was standing in front of her. "Lovelin, what's wrong? Is something bothering you?..." Shiguren reached out and rubbed Lovelin's arm comfortingly.