[Perhaps in that way it was always meant to be. She was always meant for someone who could bring out the honest in her, whoever that turned out to be. And for better or worse (better), that person had turned out to be Yukio. Something about his particular set of traits just made him... safe.

And then he became more and more important to her, and more of an influence in her life, and that safety spread. Now she feels like herself more often than she feels like a chameleon, and there's actual confidence behind it. She feels like she can finally open up her secrets like a lotus flower and let him see them, knowing he will be gentle and kind.

Which he is doing now, just like always. Minako releases some tension with a sigh.]

I was worried it'd freak you out. I guess that was the silly part.

[She's never really put words to how her feelings have changed, and it takes her a moment of sorting to speak again.]

Because... the thought of it makes me feel so incredibly content and happy... Being... being the involved parent I'm sure my parents always wanted to be and couldn't... having the pride in... in my own children... [She blushes darker at the thought, eyes shining.] and everything they could and will do.

I want... to see you as a father. You'd be such a good father, Yuki. [She smiles and touches his cheek.] And I... I could love and care for someone we... created together, in love. A whole living person! Because of us...

[She gets shy again and has to look down.]