"I-I didn't say that!" Satou blurted. Looking at his armor's face was getting increasingly difficult, but she forced her head to stay held up even when it was embarrassing. It still took her a few seconds to gather her thoughts and figure out what to say.

"I didn't say that... th-that I don't like you that way. Alphonse has always been kinder to me than anyone else that I know... I-I um..." She took a deep breath and closed her eyes. "I-I just... I just don't want to risk disappointing you. If I say what's on my mind then you might be stuck with me, even though there are plenty of more wonderful girls who would be much better for you. Who are smarter and better at martial arts and not as strange as I am..."