[She wasn't expecting that sort of response, but it's not something she'll ever hesitate over. If someone wants to talk to her about something, she'll always be there to listen; it's just in her nature. Even if she can't do anything to help...at least she can listen. And maybe that will be enough.
Mai smiles quietly in response, nodding.]
Okay. [It's as simple as that, she thinks. Chizuru won't tell her now, but someday she'll want to, and when that day comes...]
That's fine... um, when you're ready, I'll listen.
[And it just solidifies her determination as well. If Chizuru still needs her here to talk to her about something someday, then...she has a reason to be here. She's not superfluous at all--and that's just fine.]
And... I'll be here, okay? [Always--or as long as she possibly can be.]
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Mai smiles quietly in response, nodding.]
Okay. [It's as simple as that, she thinks. Chizuru won't tell her now, but someday she'll want to, and when that day comes...]
That's fine... um, when you're ready, I'll listen.
[And it just solidifies her determination as well. If Chizuru still needs her here to talk to her about something someday, then...she has a reason to be here. She's not superfluous at all--and that's just fine.]
And... I'll be here, okay? [Always--or as long as she possibly can be.]