I'm reminded of the exchange in portal 2, where Wheatley tells you to kill yourself, since then you'd be dying of your own free will, rather than face him, where you'll die on his terms. "Not a death sentence, more a death option for you!"
But if you don't ask, then there's zero chanceWhat?I think it's absolutely positively impossible that I'd accept, but confess just in case!Why should I confess to you?Just maybe, but probably not, but your confession might miraculously work on me!I've sort of noticed for a while now, that you like me.Why haven't you confessed to me? Are you shy? Are you afraid?Of course, there's not even a one in a million chance that I'd accept your offer... Say, "I like you. Please go out with me."