... I don't know if you do. [ a gentle argument, as if floating the idea ] You always rebuff me when I say you're kind, Mizu, or that you're a person deserving of care.

I know just words won't be able to prove anything but... I do mean it. I think you don't give yourself enough credit... so I'm afraid I'll just have to keep being annoying and insist. Because you're my friend, and I love you.