[It didn't take a genius to see that there was something wrong with Chika. Although, what she said made him raise an eyebrow]

What are you talking about? She's my best friend but that's about it. I think Hikari-chan is seeing someone else anyway.

[But now he had to narrow his eyes a little before looking at the other girl]

....Can I ask you something? Do you have a crush on me?

[and there goes the bombshell]