[ Monika remained silent for a little bit. So that was it... That aspect of hers was something Minako saw as being an integral part of who she was. Rather than reject it like Monika had, she had accepted it and used it for the greater good, right...? She had a lot of thoughts running through her head, but first: ]

I could never dislike you.

[ She closed both her hands around Minako's now. That was the most important thing. She didn't want Minako to think that for even a second. No way. Even if she turned out to be an evil and cruel serial killer, she'd still love her! She couldn't imagine anything making her ever love Minako any less. Which was either super romantic or super unhealthy, depending on your perspective. ]

I was just worried because... [A pause.] Well, I guess I may have been projecting a bit. When I did all the horrible stuff in my game, I lost myself. I became more and more distant... Emotionally removed. [She shook her head.] I was afraid the same may be happening to you... And I would never want for you to go through that.

[ She looked up at the other girl. ]

But I was wrong, huh?

[ Soldiers who fight on the frontline to protect those they love... They can't afford to hesitate when they have to do difficult things. That's essentially the same for Minako. Monika understands that. She was fighting villains for the greater good. She wasn't killing innocents in order to reach her own happy ending. It was totally different.

Of course, she wished Minako wouldn't have to fight and make those decisions... But she also knows it's important to Minako. It's part of who she is, of what makes her so wonderful. What kind of girlfriend wouldn't be supportive? ]

Being able to make hard decisions for the sake of protecting your loved ones... It's admirable, I think. How could I ever dislike you for that?

[ She smiled and tilted her head. ]

I love you. All of you. And that's not changing. Ever.