Nozomi sees the earnestness in Eli's eyes, and her chest heaves, as if pulled down by an invisible weight. All Eli wants is to make this better. She wants them to be okay again, for her to be happy... but she doesn't want to kiss her, not really. That much is plain to see in her words. She's only doing this for Nozomi's sake.

Nozomi is grateful, but she's not that selfish.

... Maybe just a little bit.

Cupping Eli's chin, she guides it down as she stretches onto her tiptoes, and presses a kiss to her tear-stained cheek.

"Thanks, Elichi," she says, and finally pulls away from her hold.