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[there's this huge temptation to hug her Senpai in gratitude, but knows she's not really accustomed to outward displays of affection, much less when Minako might be currently considered to be just a little more than a stranger.]
[thinking that, she only lets go of Mitsuru's hands, to wipe away the tears that have gathered in her eyes, before answering, with her usual cheery smile] Mm, thank you, senpai.