[yukari never gave much thought to why their friendship was the way it was. it just was what it was. her friends outside of S.E.E.S. had teased her relentlessly. 'are we hanging out or do you have another date with your girlfriend?' 'don't ask her about the boy who just went by, she's texting arisato-san, you know how she gets.' 'we all know you're taken, takeba.'

sure, she and minako were intense, but yukari liked it that way. she more than liked it. moments like these--just them enjoying each other--she lived for them.

and that intoxicating, giddy feeling whenever she saw minako scared her to death.

yukari is quiet for some time. her voice is quiet when she says,] I told you that you don't have to apologize for anything, Minako. Ever. Things just....

All I want is for you to be happy.