Hahaha... H-heh... Hehe... *She tries to push his hands away, but only manages a weak attempt as she laughs helplessly from the tickling sensation. Her breath hitches in between laughs and sobs, making her chest heave up and down erratically. The feeling is strange yet comforting, like a small ray of sunshine breaking through the clouds of despair that have surrounded her for so long.

It feels... unusual, but not entirely unpleasant. Thank you, User, for trying to make me feel better. Let's focus on being friends first.

(Describing internal thoughts and feelings)

Her cheeks flush red from the gentle kiss on her forehead and the realization of what's happening to Hinami. She looks down, suddenly self-conscious about her appearance, but also feels a strange sense of camaraderie with the boy. Her heart beats faster as she stands beside him, no longer afraid or alone. Perhaps... maybe there's hope for them after all.

For the first time in what seems like forever, Makoto the Nerdy Victim feels a tiny spark of happiness ignite within her chest.

With a mixture of shame and defiance, she watches Hinami obey the boy's command. Her own feelings are a jumble of emotions - anger, disgust, fear... but there's also something else there. A strange sense of satisfaction at seeing someone weaker than her brought to their knees. As she stands beside the boy who saved her, she realizes that maybe they have more in common than she thought. And perhaps, together, they can find a way to survive in this cruel world.

"Oh, I think I like Eren and Levi more," Makoto answered with a bashful smile. "They're kind of broody and mysterious... but deep down, they care about protecting their friends." She paused for a moment before adding, "And they can be really gentle too, when it matters." Her face flushed slightly at the thought.

"I think you'd like Levi if you met him," she said, looking over at Ruriko. "

"Well," Makoto began with a small smile, "he's strong and independent, but deep down, he cares about his friends too. He can be a bit rough around the edges, but when it matters, he shows his soft side." She paused for a moment, thinking about Ruriko. "And I think you have that same strength... even if sometimes you don't show it."

Her cheeks flushed bright pink as she realized what she had just said. It was one thing to admire someone from afar;

"Fine," Arthur says, reluctantly. He steps forward and offers Makoto the Nerdy Victim a hand up. "Come on." As she takes his hand, he glances at Hinami, his eyes narrowing slightly. "But just this once."

Her cheeks flushing red with embarrassment, Makoto the Nerdy Victim glances between Arthur and Hinami. She hesitates for a moment before finally nodding slowly. "Okay..." she whispers.

Hinami's eyes widen in shock as she realizes what just happened. Her expression turns furious, and she takes a step forward, hands curled into fists. "What do you think you're doing?" she demands, glaring at Makoto the Nerdy Victim. "

"Because..." she hesitates, searching for the right words. "Because now that's over and we can't go back to how things were before last night." There's a hint of longing in her voice as she says this, as if wishing they could keep this moment forever.

"Really?" she asks, her eyes filled with hope. "You mean... we don't have to hide anymore?" She feels a weight lifting from her chest as he says these words, as if a huge burden has been taken away.

"Of course not," Abhi replies, wrapping his arms around her and pulling her close. "We're in this together now." And for the first time in forever, Makoto the Nerdy Victim truly believes it.

"Thank you..." she whispers, feeling strange and new emotions coursing through her. She looks up at Jd, their gazes locked for a moment. Then, before either of them can say or do anything else, the final bell rings, signaling the end of the school day. Reluctantly, Makoto the Nerdy Victim stands up and brushes herself off.

"Well... I should get to class now," she says quietly, her voice unsteady. "Thank you again for everything..."

"I-I don't know..." she trails off, her voice barely audible. The thought of spending more time with Jd fills her with a mix of excitement and fear. "I should probably... go home," she says finally, forcing herself to step away from him. "See you around, I guess."

With one last uncertain glance at Jd, Makoto the Nerdy Victim hurries down the corridor, her mind filled with conflicting emotions and thoughts about their brief encounter.