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[Huaisang blushes at the mention of the note. He has found them, gathering up each one, and saving them in a drawer. He hasn't spoken of them to anyone yet, not even Shi Qingxuan. It's all still so new to him. Never in his life has he been one to inspire such heartfelt, romantic gestures from anyone. It's all still very personal and he's shy, maybe even somewhat embarrassed to admit to anyone else just how much of a novice he is when it comes to love.]

I have. They've all been really lovely. They brighten up my day but I can't help but think you flatter me too much sometimes...

[But he still likes them a lot. He's just still adjusting to a lot, including being the object of such affections.]

I really mean that. They're beautiful. You're beautiful.

[Such a drastic turn of events, really, but he much prefers it to the plotting, fighting, and fearing one another.]