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How important is it? If you are a noob that has just started. I appreciate that kino is important, however is it the be all and end all of getting her number. I am not talking about a one night stand here, just a number and a kiss close for now.
If you want that kiss close then yes it is very important. Kino escalation is there so that it makes the kiss feel natural. You should slowly escalate the kino in anyway possible to take the akwardness out of the kiss. Remember, it's your goal to make the kiss feel like a "nature" response to her by the time you do it. It'll also greatly improve your chances of getting her number because it builds sexual tension and she'll want to see you again.