[ ... Her hand slowly lowers from the space between their mouths. ]

... Is it really okay, then?

[ She says it softly and tentatively enough that it comes out a little like a plea. ]

I don't know if I'll ever be able to say it. ... I'm still scared. I could only say it to Aqua and Ruby because I knew I'd never have another chance. And even then... I was so sure it'd be a lie.

[ It's all she knows how to do, after all. ]

... You've been looking for her all this time. It's the thing you've always wanted. ... Is it... is it really okay for it to be me?