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"So, Sarasa," Ai asked with a sigh as she sat comfortably in the alcove, nearest the windowsill, looking outside, to nothing, really. "About Shirakawa, do you love him?"
"He's my boyfriend, of course I love him," Sarasa replied, smiling warmly, and walked to where Ai sat, standing right beside her. "But that doesn't mean I don't love you, Ai."
Ai turned her head to see Sarasa, a genuine smile on her bright face. She then moved herself so that the other girl could sit next to her. "You really mean that?" She spoke again, almost not wanting to hear an answer.
Sarasa nodded, inching closer and wrapping her around Ai, gently and comforting. "I do, really! I wouldn't lie about that, Ai."
Ai exhaled deeply, and she let herself into Sarasa's familiar embrace, her graceful arms twined around her neck. "I…I'm glad to hear that, Sarasa. I'm not ready to believe in love as of yet, but at least I know you'll never hurt me."
Sarasa closed her eyes, her head on Ai's shoulder. "Nope, not in a million years. There's enough room in my heart for Akiya and for you."
Ai smiled back, slowly closing her eyes as well. "Good to know."