[ .. Speak up? She barely even realised that she had said that out loud, even with as muttered as it was. It had been more of a thought, really, something passing through her head that she definitely couldn't say out loud. ... Yeah, she really can't say it, can she? Since it's so embarassing, and he'll probably think it's weird..

But on the other hand.. It's like the feeling of his firm back against hers gives her a little more strength, a little more courage. Maybe he won't think it's that weird.. she straightens herself, still sitting, but at least upright again now. She puts her hands next to her on the ground, to her sides, as if she's supporting herself like this now. ]

I said.. it's not like Battler onii-chan is the only thing that can make me happy. After all, it's not like I've been exactly unhappy lately.. [ But the part she truly said just now the most difficult part-- ] ... You made me happy, Senji.