[ she nuzzles at stelle's hand, thinking idly to herself. deep in her heart, she knows she won't succeed.

but...mei did. even if just for small amounts of time, even if it's not physically, mei did.

and stelle's proved she's just as capable. so... ]

That'd...be really nice. Even just knowing I might see you after we wake up...that's enough, I think. Haha, you should be careful, though! If you keep coming after my heart like this, Mei-senpai might have competition. She gets jealous real easy, you know! Authority of Conquest and all that.

[ it's half a joke, accompanied by a laugh. then, softly: ]

Ich liebe dich.