[Ai nodded in Rei's direction as she followed her to the building, following her example and removing her own shoes before heading in.]

Yes. The draft, I presume.

[For now she didn't say anything else, wanting to gauge how Rei was feeling after the event, and how open she'd be about discussing it.

Matchmaking? Now that was something she didn't expect the shrine maiden to be concocting. From her experience, most people did have a lot of trouble with love confessions.]

So you are thinking about setting a trap, in other words? [She gave a hint of a grin as she tucked a lock of hair behind her ear.] Why not let nature take its course, Hino-san?... Or do you deem it impossible?

[The tone in her voice showed some amusement from the situation.]