[ Pointing it out so bluntly like that, it just made her blush even further, giggling brightly and giving him the lightest little slap to his shoulder. ]

My kohai's bold, saying something like that!

[ Ah, but... ]

As for Ritsuka-kun, well... In truth, our bond runs really deep, even if it's not like that. I don't need anything more from them, than to be their Saber, if that makes any sense...