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[ Considering how she often came to regret it with Ryunosuke at times, he probably shouldn't encourage it; but she probably shouldn't be bathing with him either. Ultimately, she is glad she did, of course. Who knows when something like that would ever come up between them, if at all. With that still at the back of her mind, she closes her fist like she is grasping that very feeling of being here for him, in the palm of her hand.

The towel lands on her shoulders, and she returns his smile, forcing herself to meet his eyes. What is she supposed to say? "Oh, yes. Anytime."

In the end, she just settles for, ] You... You're welcome.