In ch. 34, when she finally meets him near his house (they are alone, except for the other fan) she might have as well told him she was not there as a journalist, but as a (probably) childhood friend and furthermore as someone who follows and appreciates his career.
What's the point in confirming his negative impression that she's an insensitive scandal journalist who's ambushing him for a scoop by not denying it?
She chose to walk towards his house, she should go for it at this points. She had time to reflect on what she wants by this point.
She might have confirmed whether he was or not that kid by confronting him face to face on the topic. Seems like a way to drag the narration by creating misunderstandings. That's a pity considering the plot did not have this kind of unpleasant problems untill now
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