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If you like him, then the answer is simple, Yes.

As you said, he is too shy. This isn't a bad trait, and his shyness will decrease with each moment with you.

Anyway, boys enjoy it when girl ask them out. Just remember, be mysterious. Guys also like a slight challenge and mystery.

Is it really the guy or his friend telling you this?

If its the guy well, why not, the girls can makes move too

well, let it be a mutual agreement. trust and interest is the key to a relationship by the way, :)

good luck!

~N~