<human>: Could you distill the essence of the text into 1-3 sentences?

So I've been hanging out with this girl for a while and we have quite good chemistry, several of my friends have also noted that there is some mutual interest between us. 

The thing is, she's rather shy and is quite reluctant to do anything/go anywhere without the company of her girlfriends. Both her friends and herself told me this, it's not just denial...Though we've had the odd one on one conversation before and all goes smoothly once she gets over her shyness.

Anyhoo, I'm quite good friends with one of her best friends. Would it be a good idea to ask said mutual friend to pull some strings and set us up/sway her a little? Or would this just make everything awkward for everyone? Thing is I've never been one to play The long game and both of us heading to separate universities, I feel we would drift apart if I don't try something now. So time is of the essence!

Thanks in advance for any help!
<bot>: My crush is really shy and is often reluctant to do anything without her friends, although we have decent chemistry. Should I ask a mutual friend to help me out?