"What a lovely girl, right, Armin?" Chen Si slipped up behind Armin and spoke like a ghost.
"Yeah, Mina is..." Armin smiled faintly and answered without thinking, then suddenly caught himself.
"Ahhh, I think Mina is a very good soldier! She performed exceptionally well on the front lines this time. I'm analyzing this from a staff officer's perspective, I..." Armin waved his hands frantically, his face scarlet as he nervously tried to explain.
"Why are you so worked up, Armin? I don't think I said anything about Mina." Chen Si grinned wickedly.
"Armin..." Eren looked a little stunned, his thoughts wandering and his expression subdued.
"I think Armin has feelings for Mina..." Mikasa blushed slightly and looked at Armin in surprise.
"No, that's not true..." Armin's face turned bright red. He clenched his teeth, unable to explain himself.
"Mina is pretty cute. I get it." Jean patted Armin on the shoulder, wearing an understanding look.
Nearby, Connie, Floch, and Sasha all looked at Armin with the same knowing expression.
"Armin." Mina walked over slowly and greeted him.
"Ahhh, I don't like Mina! I don't..." Armin turned to see Mina looking at him suspiciously and froze solid.
"Armin, do you like me?" Mina cut straight to the point.
Silence fell instantly. Everyone stared at Mina in shock. Even Chen Si was dumbfounded for a moment, while Mikasa's mouth fell open and her face flushed.
"What?" A few seconds later, everyone exclaimed in unison.
For a moment, Armin felt as though he couldn't breathe.
"Armin... Mina... they..." Eren asked in confusion, still looking as though he hadn't tuned in to the right channel.
"Yes, you've finally caught on." Chen Si nodded.
Armin glanced at Eren, Chen Si, and Mikasa. Eren looked distracted, his expression heavy, while Chen Si and Mikasa nodded firmly.