[Truth be told, that's what she wants. A certain acknowledgement that the weak, vulnerable feelings she had at this moment wasn't just her. If A-ya shared it, then she wouldn't be the only one at risk of being hurt.

It's better together than alone.

And it's a affirmation that it's her that he's looking for, not her other self.

B-ko nods.]

See? It isn't that hard. [There's a pause before she reaches out to touch his hand again. Her hand was getting cold without it, anyway.] 'I didn't cause you any stress...' what a stupid statement. Don't say that to a girl who-- [Ah. It's okay to say it. Didn't they kiss?]

--who wants to keep you company.