[ There's a few moments of silence as she just finds herself staring at him, blankly, trying to comprehend exactly what he said. No, she knows what he said, but the fact he says it, looking directly at her. ]

Hyuuu... I-I was right, it's really embarrassing to hear it. Maybe you should just go back to calling me by last name! [ SHE JUST WANTS TO BURY HER FACE IN HER HANDS AT THIS POINT TBH ] Ah, but...

[ Her gaze wavers, unable to settle at first but soon she looks at him with a firm look in her brown eyes, pressing her lips together, as she takes a breath, steeling herself. Or rather, it's more like she's trying so hard to subdue her feelings as to not... overwhelm him. ]

I love you, too. A lot. More than words can convey.