I'm- [Her face gets progressively redder as she tries to explain, only barely managing to keep her voice at least somewhat composed. She's worried about hurting him, but this can't be put off in saying.] I know I should have said something earlier. It's been a few months now, but... I think I wasn't ready yet.
[Tugging on his hand a little, tentative, so they can both sit on a nearby bench. Nervous, but hopeful, she tries to finish with a little breath:]
Hokuto-chan and I are... we've been together. I-- ah, we're... dating. [///// She really hopes he won't be upset asdlkds.]