"Shidi," you start, lifting your gaze. Liu Chanshi blinks at you, confused.
"Is something wrong with my sword?"
Shaking your head no, you get to the point quickly-to stop your shidi from having other concerns or because you just can't wait, who's to say.
You announce your affections, tell him you know he likes you.
"What- I-" The tips of his ears flush and he turns his gaze away from you.