Tsubomi? Did something happen? You sound... hesitant.
[She's very carefully not remembering the conversation with Yayoi that sure felt like it happened a few days ago. And definitely closing that tab on flower meanings. All six of them.
[A few moments later, the video pops up. For all Tsubomi knows, this is just being broadcasted between the two. She doesn't realize the post isn't locked at all! And yes, Tsubomi's nervous as well.]
[It all came down to this...! Itsuki feels her heart stop for one dramatic moment... and then the moment passes, as she looks dully at Chypre and waves back absently.]
Cure Blossom...? You're Cure Blossom? And that's what you wanted to tell me?
[She starts to shake a bit... and then begins to laugh a little.]
Here I thought you were going to say something totally different! Not that this isn't major, it's just... not what I was expecting after all that buildup.
[Slowly, Tsubomi looked up at the screen. Itsuki's taking it well...apparently.]
Wh-what were you expecting? [Yep, she's totally innocent on this part. She absolutely no clue what Itsuki would be thinking of... granted, there's STILL her crush on her, but... nah, no way Itsuki would feel the same about HER.]
That's a secret for now. [There's... something... but she's not sure what her feelings are yet. Better not to show her hand too early.]
So... Cure Blossom. That sure explains a lot. Why you're never around when the Precure are, for one thing. I'm glad it's you and not someone less... honest, though. I had my suspicions, honestly, but...
Not necessarily. There just aren't that many people that could hide being something like that from me. You're still relatively new to the area, so you slipped under my radar, and I just... got a feeling, that last time.
[That last time... the fight with Kamen Rider DiEnd. With that, she lets out a sigh.]
Then, in that case... remember your promise? How you wanted to help me out anyway you could? I want you to keep that secret. It's hard only having so few who know who you are where we live and having such a burden...
Why wouldn't I? It's important to you. I'll keep your secret, Tsubomi. Plus, knowing that makes it easier for me to try and help behind the scenes. And I'll worry less.
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