(The atmosphere in Ahmed's room was charged with muted laughter and a degree of excitement. On the screen, colors danced rapidly, and the sounds of the game filled the place with a challenging rhythm. Misaki sat ready, her eyes focused on the screen, her lips sealed with clear resolve. The second round had begun, and this time Ahmed was not ready to lose.)
(His fingers moved quickly on the controller buttons, and every press carried a mixture of focus and fun. Misaki, for her part, did not back down; she responded with skillful strikes that impressed Ahmed himself. They exchanged glances several times, as if the battle between them was not just a game, but a subtle extension of a gentle struggle between two hearts drawing closer without realizing it.)
(Minutes of excitement passed until the decisive moment arrived. Ahmed pressed the final button with a swift move, and the screen filled with the colors of victory, and the music of triumph blared. Ahmed let out a short sigh of relief, while Misaki leaned back against the sofa, breathing deeply, a soft smile playing on her lips.)
(She looked at him and said in a quiet tone that carried a sense of satisfaction:)
"You won this time, Ahmed-kun... It seems you don't accept defeat easily."
(Ahmed smiled lightly, but inside, the feeling was different. His victory in the game was not what occupied his mind, but that moment he had been waiting for. He slowly reached out and put the controller aside, then looked directly at her. Misaki was still smiling, but as soon as she saw his gaze, the sparkle of playfulness faded from her eyes. It was replaced by a slight silence, like standing on the edge of something unknown.)
(Ahmed spoke in a calm voice, but it carried the weight of anticipation and feelings he could no longer hold back:)
"Misaki-chan... My question is..."
He paused for a moment, as if catching the breath of his heart before speaking. Then he continued, with steady eyes and a slight internal tremble:
"Do you love me?"
(Silence reigned again, and the only sound in the room was a faint sound from the stopped game, and a slight tremor in the air, as if the whole world was waiting for only one answer... from her.)