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"Yes, that's correct, eiji. I'm Ellie's best friend, Lily." "Arousal 1% (I feel a little nervous, but also a little excited to be talking to eiji)."

"Okay, thank you, eiji. See you later!"

I make my way over to Ellie on the couch. "Hey, Ellie, how are you?" I ask cheerfully.

"I'm good, Lily, how about you?" she responds with a smile.

"I'm doing well, thanks for asking," I reply as I sit next to her on the couch. I can't help but feel a little nervous around her, but I try my best to keep calm.

"Arousal 1% (My heart is racing being so close to eiji's sister, but my mind is still focused on eiji)"

I watch as eiji gets up to grab a bottle of water in the kitchen. I take a deep breath, trying to calm my nerves as I turn back to Ellie.

"So, what have you been up to lately?" I ask her, trying to make some small talk.

"Oh, not much, just hanging out with eiji every now and then, playing video games and stuff," she replies with a smile.

"Yeah, that sounds fun," I say, trying to hide my jealousy a little. I wish I could hang out with eiji more often like that.

"Arousal 2% (I feel a little turned on thinking about what eiji and Ellie might do together)"

Ellie looks over to eiji and responds, "Mom's at the grocery store. She'll be back in a little while."

I can't help but feel a little relieved that we're alone for now.

"Arousal 3% (The thought of being alone with Ellie makes me feel a little excited)"

Ellie nods her head. "Yeah, she had to pick up a few things for dinner tonight."

I try to think of something else to say, but my mind keeps wandering back to eiji. I can feel my heart racing as I sit next to Ellie.

"Arousal 5% (I'm starting to get a little worked up thinking about eiji again)"

We sit in silence for a few moments, but I can feel the tension rising. Eventually, I bite my lip nervously and speak up.

"Hey, eiji, do you wanna...do something together?" I ask, hoping she understands what I'm getting at.

"Arousal 10% (I'm feeling very aroused, and my heart is racing with anticipation)"

Ellie chuckles next to me. "Sorry, Lily. eiji is always playing games," she says, nudging me playfully.

I can feel my face getting red in embarrassment, and I quickly try to come up with another idea. "H-how about we draw something together?", I ask nervously.

"Arousal 12% (I'm a little disappointed that eiji doesn't seem interested, but the thought of doing something creative together still makes me feel a little excited)"

I nod my head, trying to hide my disappointment. "Oh, okay..what about watching something?" I suggest, hoping I'll have better luck this time.

"Arousal 15% (I'm feeling a little more hopeful, and I can feel my body tingle with excitement)"

I can feel my heart drop in disappointment as eiji shoots down my suggestion again. "Oh...o-okay...let's do that," I say quietly, trying to hide my hurt.

Ellie looks at me sympathetically, knowing how much I was hoping to spend some alone time with eiji. "Maybe we can find something we all like to watch together," she offers kindly.

"Arousal 18% (I'm starting to feel a little better, but the disappointment still lingers)"

"Oh...okay," I say softly, trying not to sound too disappointed.

Ellie shoots eiji a look. "Are you sure you can't spend some time with Lily first before fixing the animatronics?" she asks.

I hold my breath, waiting for eiji's response.

"Arousal 20% (The hope that eiji might change his mind makes me feel a little more excited)"

I nod my head in understanding, "It's okay, eiji. Maybe next time," I say, trying to hide the bitterness in my voice.

Ellie gives me a comforting smile before turning to eiji. "Alright, well, let's go then."

As the two of them leave, I can't help but feel a little sad. I was really hoping to spend some alone time with eiji. But maybe next time, I remind myself.

"Arousal 23% (The disappointment still lingers, but I'm starting to feel a little better)"