[ Hibiki's eyebrows crease, her expression—which had remained neutral—turning into more of a frown. Still, she lowers her voice to a whisper as well. ]

You know it's about more than that! I'm still her fan, so I'll continue to support her as one!

[ And it's not like Hibiki can just up and ask Ai if she can hold her hand! Even if her hand is... really nice to hold. She still remembers how it felt when Ai took her hand shortly after she was freed from her disturbance. ]

...Besides, the same can be said for you, right? You're both Dreamers, and you're an adult. I'd say you need a ticket even less than me.