It was now Shadow's turn to start blushing, once Yugi started laughing good-heartedly at her mistake. It made her cover her mouth, though not completely; only brushing her fingers on her lips, before giving the boy before her a soft smile. However, his comment made her start to slowly realize that they could be, after all. But, in true honesty, she wasn't at all convince whether if they were or not. He never made any wishes yet, and she was still technically bound to his will. [i]'Do you really think so? I mean, you're still my master, and...I'm bound to your will. How could you still see me as a friend?'[/i], she was somewhat confused with the concept. 

But then, it appeared that Yugi started to realize that he may have said something bad. The sensation of comfort through the bond seemed to be helping him be at ease, but then, the question made Shadow pause. She couldn't even say anything after that. It was too much of a thought. [i]'Being a genie and all, I can't say that I do'[/i], she confirmed, shaking her head lightly, and closing her eyes as she did so.