[So, expect a clear pause on her end as she looks down and tries to avert her gaze from the journal she's holding while slightly shaking. Will it be bad if she admits just how much Naruto means to her?

When Hinata speaks up again, her eyes wander from time to time, evidently embarrassed by this whole thing.]

I- I, um... I wouldn't deny t- that Naruto-kun has done great things for both the village and, well, for me. [Not directly, but he served as a great inspiration and that's no secret to anyone who knows her.] And for that, h- he is pretty likable and...

[A long pause as Hinata tries to swallow this thick lump in her throat.]

I... I do like him. [More than a friend.]