[ it probably won't help that they're all clamoring at the same time, although half of it is making sure he didn't collapse or something and Kotori's still waving that first-aid kit and--

She holds up her hand, the other still firmly clasping Makoto's. ]

Before any of that, I've-- we've got something to tell you. Guys, this is Tachibana Makoto-kun. [ and before they can do more than murmur about the name similarity-- ] And he's my... my boyfriend.

[ that last part comes out way more shyly than she'd intended, but this is new, so bear with her. ]