In their years as best friends, they've never had a moment like this. They've shared very personal things, had moments where both were crying, but never something like this. Like a desperation to fix something that neither know how to even start figuring out.

Eli just wants it to stop.

She brings her hands to Nozomi's cheeks and cups them, thumbs brushing away at the wetness. "Nozomi, you're my best friend, and I mean that. The best friend I've ever had." Eli's lips shake, as she tries very hard to speak as clearly as she can through her sobs. She speaks slowly as her shoulders heave.

"When you told me your feelings, I all felt so muddled, I just had never had someone tell me that. I'd never thought that. But I... I think I wouldn't mind being kissed by you. I've never cared more about anyone."