[ oh... sweet buzen. she stops to face him properly and take his hands. even after two months this is still not... totally natural for her. she doesn't ever show her whole heart to anyone, not even now. but she's willing to be honest with him, which hopefully counts for something.

(the first time he'd spoken similar words to her, she'd lost him that same week.) ]

...I should be the one thanking you. You've always been kind to me, and it's always been so easy to be around you. I won't forget our time together, either. [ erasure aside, he's truly only given her fond memories. ]

...If it's possible at all to keep in touch, I will. You and Matsui take care as well, okay?

[ touch week for endgame so she's already hugging him tightly for the 9283473928748927th time today ]