[ Ryoko covers her face momentarily, trying to recompose herself. It has been a wildly taxing 24 hours, and she wants to burrow away for a while.

But she can't just hide away... ]

I don't... I don't know what you two spoke about, but... I don't think Aisaka-san sees me that way. We're friends, but I don't think she's ever really... I don't think she's seen me beyond anything like that.

Even right now, I don't know if I really know what that "love" is. If it's something I felt because I missed her... or if it's because she reminds me so much of my friend from home.

I can't choose to be with her, because if I'm wrong, it'll crush her. And I can't do that to her.