[She burrows into his chest, hating the tensing of the corners of her eyes that signals the threat of tears. Several friends have given her advice on what to do with Minato, so she honestly doesn't need any more-- at least, not right now. But today is essentially an effort to follow their suggestions. She doesn't need to cry, doesn't need to worry about her brother. She just needs a day to relax. To step back and remember that she is Minako, not Minato's sister.

So with herculean strength, she swallows it all down, meeting his gaze with dry eyes.]

It's okay. I do want to tell you everything eventually, it's just that things keep happening and we haven't been able to see much of each other, and... [An exhale.] After all this time I'm still sorting out my feelings about it. For today, can it just be about us instead?