I've seen some threads saying that when doing Kino if she says something cute/sad or whatever that you should go for a hug (basically just escalating kino). I was wondering how do you do it casually because it'd be a bit weird just hugging someone no?

I have another question. Me and this girl are going on a date in a week and it's the first time i'll be meeting her in person. I was wondering how should i hug her or introduce myself to her (like do we hug or what).