Oh. Well... that fairly effectively answers the question. She isn't interested. Having regained his composure, Koizumi remains calm and collected, though he feels a sinking sensation in his stomach. Of course she doesn't like him that way. He should have trusted his instincts in this. Resigning himself to his usual position in relationships, he fervently hopes that he did not just ruin his friendship with Sheska.

He immediately attempts damage control, trying to mitigate the fallout of his idiotic question. However, though he could easily get by and have things go back to normal by blaming it on the island, he does not. However it affects their relationship, she deserves the truth in this. "Forgive me, Sheska-san. I spoke inappropriately." The abrupt shift in honorifics is pronounced, though he fails to notice it himself.

"It isn't the island. I just realized my feelings for you, and spoke without thinking. I understand that you're not interested. My apologies."