[White Heron—huh. So that was what her title meant! He doesn't think he ever asked for a translation - and he really didn't need one, after seeing the way the people of Inazuma looked at and treated her. He knew it was important, but he can't say he's too surprised that it actually does mean princess. Ayaka had that kind of air about her.
He almost mentions it just for clarification, but she continues and his smile becomes something both wry and sympathetic. He doesn't think he'll get to see the Ayaka he knew either, though not from lack of wanting. Automatically, he gives her hand a gentle squeeze, not even realizing he's doing it]
Why would I mind? I'm glad you can feel that way with me.
[he may as well be honest]
I'm kind of in the same boat, oddly enough - you remind me of someone, too. One of my best friends. [an important distinction!] I met her doing something just like this, actually.
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He almost mentions it just for clarification, but she continues and his smile becomes something both wry and sympathetic. He doesn't think he'll get to see the Ayaka he knew either, though not from lack of wanting. Automatically, he gives her hand a gentle squeeze, not even realizing he's doing it]
Why would I mind? I'm glad you can feel that way with me.
[he may as well be honest]
I'm kind of in the same boat, oddly enough - you remind me of someone, too. One of my best friends. [an important distinction!] I met her doing something just like this, actually.