I apologize, Lili-san. I will be more careful next time! [Don't say it as if it's inevitable...
But generally in contrast, he seemed unflustered for once at carrying her. It was probably more like carrying a fussy cat than anything tbh. He started to trot along in search of the exit while smiling proudly.]
Lili-san... You did so splendidly! I cannot thank you enough. In the end, it was you who truly acted as the hero!
[-- if only for it to melt away in about half a second as his words sink in.
Did she... act as a hero? Did she do something that was actually helpful? There's no helping the way that her heart skips a bit at that, the way that she openly looks up at him in amazement.]
[He looks confused for a moment for her words, as if asked to confirm something obvious. But then a knowing smile shapes his lips, and he nods.]
I do think so... I know so! You are the one who stopped the enemy! You helped me with such a plan that I could not think of, and you may have saved my life!
[He sniffles lightly, and his tone is a bit softer than usual.]
It was incredible, Lili-san. And I... I feel so very proud of you!
[Like the Grinch, Lili's heart grew three sizes that day-
Except no, it does feel a little bit like pressure in her chest. It's a warm, glowing feeling that she couldn't put into words if she even tried, but it makes her... happy. So sincerely happy and there might be tears stinging at the edges of her eyes but they don't fall.
All she knows is that she never expected anything like this.
But isn't the dulled pain in her hands evidence enough of what she accomplished today?]
I.... thought that you were an idiot, you know. You're very reckless and you go out of your way to find trouble. Sometimes you can't even find an exit--!
[ . . . . Her shoulders slump slightly, even if she's not completely relaxed.]
But... you are kind and you have strength that I can only aspire to. In that way, you've encouraged me and I....
[While Rock Lee's heart, which may already be grown to capacity, just feels warmth and pride surging through it. And some nostalgia too... it reminds him a lot of his early meetings with Sakura. He was so proud when he had inspired her as well, and now he is so happy to have helped someone else.
Rock Lee's footsteps are light yet quick as he seeks out the exit, though his attention at the moment is mostly fixed on Lili and her heartwarming words. All these emotions build up in him quickly until, inevitably, they start to overflow in the form of tears.]
Y-you are very welcome, Lili-san! You are right that I am a fool. But I will always try my hardest to be strong and help others no matter how foolish I may be in my heart.
I must thank you as well. Lili-san... Ever since I met you, I knew that you were truly kind at heart! And now? Now I can see that kind heart, and I can feel it through your words now more than ever! Lili-san, thank you!
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But generally in contrast, he seemed unflustered for once at carrying her. It was probably more like carrying a fussy cat than anything tbh. He started to trot along in search of the exit while smiling proudly.]
Lili-san... You did so splendidly! I cannot thank you enough. In the end, it was you who truly acted as the hero!
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She crosses her arms then, if only to show how displeased she is with this turn of events. Look at her. Look at how displeased she is--]
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Did she... act as a hero? Did she do something that was actually helpful? There's no helping the way that her heart skips a bit at that, the way that she openly looks up at him in amazement.]
You...
Do you... really think so?
[Did she really manage to help someone?]
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I do think so... I know so! You are the one who stopped the enemy! You helped me with such a plan that I could not think of, and you may have saved my life!
[He sniffles lightly, and his tone is a bit softer than usual.]
It was incredible, Lili-san. And I... I feel so very proud of you!
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Except no, it does feel a little bit like pressure in her chest. It's a warm, glowing feeling that she couldn't put into words if she even tried, but it makes her... happy. So sincerely happy and there might be tears stinging at the edges of her eyes but they don't fall.
All she knows is that she never expected anything like this.
But isn't the dulled pain in her hands evidence enough of what she accomplished today?]
I.... thought that you were an idiot, you know. You're very reckless and you go out of your way to find trouble. Sometimes you can't even find an exit--!
[ . . . . Her shoulders slump slightly, even if she's not completely relaxed.]
But... you are kind and you have strength that I can only aspire to. In that way, you've encouraged me and I....
.... You have my gratitude.
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Rock Lee's footsteps are light yet quick as he seeks out the exit, though his attention at the moment is mostly fixed on Lili and her heartwarming words. All these emotions build up in him quickly until, inevitably, they start to overflow in the form of tears.]
Y-you are very welcome, Lili-san! You are right that I am a fool. But I will always try my hardest to be strong and help others no matter how foolish I may be in my heart.
I must thank you as well. Lili-san... Ever since I met you, I knew that you were truly kind at heart! And now? Now I can see that kind heart, and I can feel it through your words now more than ever! Lili-san, thank you!