None of the others, aside from Hanako if she looked closely enough, would be able to see it, but the tiniest trickle of tears was beginning to run down her cheek as Emiko berated her for even listening to the not-quite-dead woman, and for her part, Lily was unable to block the voice out. She couldn't do that to her friend, not after the fun they'd had, the afternoons spent eating ramen together.  It wasn't like any of them would know...She'd never told them, and she might not ever tell them, since it wasn't their business to begin with. She whispered under her breath, "The last time...the last time I hesitated...I could've helped, but I was too selfish...too...s-scared..." Her body began shaking as she sniffled from her tears, back turned to the two at the entrance. She balls up her fists and looks up, speaking mentally this time.<br/><br/><em>Why did you all become magical girls?...It was from a wish, the price for...for a wish, right? For any wish...And I made my own, and that's how I ended up here...I can't hesitate again, not if it means they continue to suffer like this! Please, just...</em><br/><br/>She doesn't complete the thought, too shaken up at the moment. In a trembling voice, she declares, "I won't hesitate again.  I accept this kiss, if it will help."<br/><br/>With that, she walks closer to the maiden, still trembling, until she's within arm's reach.