It appears you are not the only one. In fact, I had also thought the same.

[ So that he may work himself up to it, so to speak. It is far easier to make declarations about battle or fighting to the death than to face a kiss head on.

Once she does happen to come closer more than before, Jeritza will wait patiently with the ribbon, though he'll take initiative to bridge the gap between them. Also so that he can kneel down and tie the ribbon, but once he is done, he will stand to full height, looking straight at Milla. ]

Now, I will ask you again:

...Are you prepared to do what must be done?