[ Lacus becomes ---- very quiet, but don't worry. She gives a soft smile. She was ... much too used to this to be hurt anymore. But she still believed that this was Makoto ...

... they can be friends again. ]

I see. You didn't have to hide it, Mako-kun. I understand. This happens very often. It isn't your fault ... but thank you.

[ For trying to save her feelings from getting hurt. ]