She tries to keep a serious, aloof face. She really does. But she can't help the swell of happiness she feels every time he says something like this. Words that should be incredibly embarrassing, that are always said with such genuine warmth and love.

Shiho smiles, eyes bright as she lightly traces the line of his mouth with a fingertip, "If you keep saying things like that, I'll never leave your side for even a moment, you know?"