[ Although she clearly isn't ready to, she pulls away from the hug. She's still crying, but as early as now, she has to start learning when to let go. ]

Oh, I'm such a fool. I haven't even known you for that long. [ Kougyoku wipes her tears away to look at him and smile, but it's a sad one. The best friend she's ever had is bound to forget her someday, and isn't that the biggest joke? ] Perhaps it would have been better if I never asked you to be my friend to begin with.