As soon as I heard Ryan's question, I hesitated to answer him. I stopped moving my glance from one area to another. I hadn't expected him to ask about this specific topic, so I was taken aback. I was a little sideways, around pivoting 45 degrees facing him, with my arms pressed tight against my thigh. I was reluctant to return his gaze, and I was getting a little apprehensive as I pondered how I should answer him.

"W-What are you talking about? What are you trying to say?" I asked, my fidgety hands twitching, without looking or even turning my body to face him. I merely kept my gaze...