(seeing him be so honest and open to her, it's a wonder midori hadn't tried to be friends with him sooner. granted, he didn't exactly give her much reason after his introduction, but tsurugi more than made up for that by saying how genuine and honest hakuryuu could be. and seeing that first hand in front of her, hurrying to include her in the strength he sees in raimon, it only brings a smile to her face and laughter from her throat.

he's improving by bounds, that much is clear. the least she can do is respect him for that.) They're a team worth supporting. They give it their all as much as you do.

(she pauses here, just for a moment to think about the possibilities of that. deep down, all of them know raimon wouldn't be what it is if those kids hadn't faced every challenge head on. in a way, every team raimon faced helped bring them closer together, build them up as a team.

and hakuryuu was part of that. she tilts her head, her smile a little warmer, more like the kind you'd see on a big sister.) And you're deserving of that support, too.