Yubel's Sweet, Heartfelt Showdown

“What—”

My thoughts ground to a halt.

There was a definite edge to Belcia’s words.

Sharp enough to exploit the opening I’d left.

And I had no idea how to dodge it.

Belcia turned away, took a step, and said.

“Are you flustered? Then I’d like to say I feel exactly the same way.”

“Haha, what do you mean, flustered? I was just……”

I let my words trail off.

Then I tried to think of what I could say next...