[ Maybe she should preempt Asuka's oncoming insults with her own excuses or poison the well, render whatever the girl says untrustworthy, keep hold of his fondness (adoration) for whatever it's worth to her. Well, it has crossed her mind, but somehow she chooses this: ]
(She's just a bit rattled. She's been through a lot.)
[ And the prize for the biggest understatement goes to . . . ]
DAY :039
( She's just a bit rattled. She's been through a lot. )
[ And the prize for the biggest understatement goes to . . . ]