[Shiho can kind of guess where that tone comes from, but sympathy isn't something she's used to (and cannot entirely enjoy because it feels too much like indulging in weakness when she promised herself that she was strong).]

I know. [She's taking a chance, something she doesn't like to do, but a part of her sympathizes with Naminé, and so she gives her a small smile right back, even if it almost turns into a pout.]

And well...good. It's embarrassing.

[But there's no bite in her words at all.]

You and Kaoru-chan are probably going to get along way too well. I'm actually kind of scared now to see what'll happen when you two meet.