[She speaks up immediately. She knows that the way Naoya said it will make Kid suspicious, and she wants to clear the air.
She'll just have to - manipulate the facts a bit.]
Tieria-san is my friend, Kid-kun. [Softly.] At first, my feelings for him were romantic. But over time, I realized that his friendship was too valuable to lose to such feelings. He is a friend, and nothing more.
[And now bitterly.] Naoya-san simply enjoys antagonizing me.
[Now. Will he reject her? Or can they carry on? She squares her shoulders, telling herself she's prepared for anything.]