"I look forward to it," Shiranui replied, returning Haru's bow.  He stepped aside before getting a hug from Glacé, resulting in a blush appearing on his face.  He recalled the conversation he had with Glacé on the way to the Crown Palace.

((FLASHBACK))

[i]"Fuyu-chan saw you as a celebrity before we came here and every time you faced a gym challenge here in Galar, we would watch religiously," Glacé explained, "After the trouncing you gave to Kabu, Fuyu-chan's adoration changed over time to a full-on crush on you and I'm starting to see what she sees."
"I wasn't sure if Fuyu was genuine or trying to throw me off before our challenge in Freezington," Shiranui replied.
"I told her you'd play hard to get at first like any ninja would, but after I calmed down and the battle finished, she and I agreed I would be in good hands under your wing," Glacé continued.[/i]

((END OF FLASHBACK))