>>535160327
Hmm, you're right. Let's say it was a few kisses.
>Maria gives Shadow simple kisses on the forehead or cheek sometimes
>She asks him to give her a kiss instead one day, pointing to her own cheek
>Shadow hesitates, initiating social contact isn't something he's used to, but he can't deny her, and he obeys
>Maria giggles and tells him thank you, then gives him a proper kiss on the lips
>Shadow lays awake at night thinking about that, not sure what to do with the realization he wants more