How a new relationship starts is anyone’s guess. You may meet someone by pure chance or that special someone may finally ask you out. So when exactly do Japanese women feel the first sparks of a new relationship? Today, we asked our Japanese female readers to tell us about some of the signals they have received in the past and to share some of their most unforgettable experiences.
1. You keep checking her out.
Every time she looks up, she finds your eyes following her. “We kept looking at each other, and one day, he smiled at me. My heart skipped a couple of beats,” blushes one Japanese woman in her late teens. “Our gaze followed each other without trying. His eyes looked so vibrant and caught my attention!” says a Japanese woman in her 20s. If your eyes meet frequently, it’s difficult for her to ignore your presence and it may eventually turn into something more. Don’t forget to add a charming smile when she finally notices.
