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Context: Girl asked guy to tell her after school if he wants to walk home with
her

Guy in his head: 返事ちょうだいってことは… あらためて俺から誘えってことだよな

I've been told that a translation for the 2nd line is "After all, the invite
has to come from me" But I cannot seem to find any definition to that effect.
Is there another definition or is the meaning different from the translation?
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2022-08-24T14:38:03.857
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A different meaning of あらためて?
It’s somewhat difficult to tell for sure without the backstory but the
suggested translation looks a bit off. To me it sounds more like:

“By saying she needs the answer… does it mean the invitation has to come from
me _again_?”
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2022-08-25T00:21:02.163
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改めて is a lexicalized adverb derived from the verb 改める, whose meanings include
“to mend”, “to correct”, etc. It doesn’t just mean “again” but has an
implication of “in a more proper way”.

In this context, the girl suggested that they walk home together, but she is
expecting a clear reply from the guy. He takes it as meaning she wants him to
ask her from his end, unambiguously. He might or might not have asked her
earlier. If he did, it must have been done in a casual and not so obvious way.
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