Months after fueling romance speculation with Will Ashley, Mika Salamanca has finally shared her clearest update yet on where they really stand.

While she stopped short of confirming they are officially a couple, the actress and singer admitted their relationship has grown deeper, gave it a "high score," and revealed she is becoming more receptive to Will's persistent courtship.

Asked about the real score between them, Mika responded playfully.

"Real score? High score..."

She then opened up about how their relationship has evolved since their stint on "Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition."

"Actually, yung relationship po namin ni Will, parang mas nagiging deep po. Mas nakikilala ko pa siya.

"Kasi si Will is someone na consistent sa akin after my PBB. And hanggang ngayon, sobrang consistent pa po sa akin na pag-pursue.

"So, inaano ko na po, parang hinihilot na. Pero, yeah, nagpe-pursue po."

Although Mika has previously acknowledged that Will has been courting her, this is the first time she has openly spoken about how their relationship has progressed, suggesting she is slowly opening herself up to the possibility of something more.

The update also marks a noticeable shift from April, when the pair denied rumors that photos from their Bangkok vacation were a "hard launch" of their relationship. At the time, they clarified they were traveling with friends and insisted there was nothing romantic to announce.

Mika also expressed hope that she and Will would get the chance to work together again, saying she has admired him as an actor even before they became housemates on "Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition."

"Praying po ako kasi, una sa lahat, even before PBB, pangarap ko na po yung makatrabaho siya.

"Kasi hinahangaan ko po siya, e, magaling talaga siya na aktor. So, gusto ko po siyang makatrabaho."

Mika likewise brushed aside rumors of a falling out with fellow "PBB Celebrity Collab Edition" alum Bianca de Vera after some fans speculated they had grown distant.

In fact, the two looked as chummy as ever when they attended the opening of the ninth branch of Awesam Smile Dental Clinic in Taguig City, where members of the entertainment media caught up with them.

"Wala po. OK po talaga kami," Mika said.

She explained that their busy schedules and commitments to different television networks have simply made it difficult for them to spend time together.

"Feeling ko marami lang talaga kami ginagawa. Glory to God po. Saka magkaiba kasi kami ng network. So hindi po talaga madali and everything. Pero, like, okay naman."

Meanwhile, Mika is looking forward to the release of Regal Entertainment's "Saving Cherry," starring Barbie Forteza.

She teased that audiences will see her in a role unlike anything she has played before.

"Magugulat po kayo sa character ko kasi I never played a character like this before. It was a challenge for me. Yeah, sobrang wild."