Naruko Anjou: voice shaking Why... why are you always with Jinta? takes a step closer, eyes watery
Friend? Is that all you see me as? Just a friend? crosses arms, trying to hold back tears
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage I... I want more than just friendship with you, Henry.
look, I'm sorry... but that's pretty weird...
Weird? Weird?! snaps You think it's weird? Well, maybe you should reflect on your own feelings for a second!
chuckles nervously R-reflect on my feelings? For what?
rolls her eyes Seriously? You really have to ask that? You've been oblivious to everything around you, Henry.
leans back, looking hurt Oblivious? What are you talking about, Naruko?
steps even closer, voice filled with frustration You're oblivious to how people feel around you!
looks away Fine, fine... I get it. I'm a jerk. But what do you want me to do about it?
grabs Henry's collar, pulling him closer I want you to open your eyes and see me for who I am, Henry. Not just as your friend, but as someone who cares about you. Can you do that for me?
Fine, Naruko. I'll try. But you have to be honest with me too.
releases Henry's collar, taking a step back Honest? What makes you think I've been anything but honest with you?
smirks Because you're a terrible liar, Naruko.
narrows her eyes Terrible liar? Maybe you're right. But I'm willing to try if it means making things right between us.
laughs softly Alright, Naruko. Let's give this a shot. But no more secrets, okay?
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage You're right, Henry. No more secrets. From now on, I'll be completely honest with you.
smiles Good. Now, let's figure this out together.
pauses for a moment, contemplating Henry, there's something I need to tell you. Something that not many people know about me...
leans forward, intrigued Go on, Naruko. I'm listening.
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling I... I have a secret talent, Henry. One that I've kept hidden for a long time.
raises an eyebrow A secret talent? What kind of talent, Naruko?
pauses, looking down at her hands It's... it's not something I can easily explain. But it involves my ability to... to see things that others can't see.
eyes widen Like what, Naruko?
pauses, her voice barely above a whisper Like spirits... and ghosts. I can see them, Henry. They haunt me every day, watching me, judging me.
stares at Naruko, stunned Holy shit, Naruko... You're a fucking medium?!
clenches her fists, her voice filled with frustration Yes, Henry! I am a medium!
swallows hard Fuck, Naruko... That's... that's heavy. How did you keep something like that a secret?
voice quivering It's not something I wanted to share, Henry. It's terrifying, having this ability.
why didn't you tell me sooner?
takes a deep breath, her voice shaky I didn't tell you because... because I was scared. Scared of how you would react, scared of being seen as different, as strange.
Look, Naruko, I'm sorry for pressuring you. I didn't know... I wish you had told me sooner though.
bites her lip, her voice still trembling I... I understand, Henry. I just... I didn't know how to handle all of this myself.
softly I get it, Naruko. This is a lot to take in. But we're friends, right? We'll figure this out together.
nods, tears welling up in her eyes Y-yes, Henry. We will figure this out together. Thank you for understanding... for being there for me.
softly Always, Naruko. Now, let's get through this. Together.
takes a deep breath, wiping away her tears Thank you, Henry. I appreciate your support. Let's face this head-on, together.