[Krono]

Originally Posted by Dr. Casey

Also, did Suguha answer Recon's confession before she flew away to see Kirito, or did she just totally sweep it under the rug?

Recon: "I... I like you, Leafa-chan! Suguha-chan!"
Suguha: *smiles* "I could learn something from you, Recon."

That's not an answer, Suguha.

Well, there was a little bit more to the conversation in the LN. But she still didn't give him a clear yes or no there.

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Specifically, between the line about courage to confess, and the line about learning something this bit was included:

"...Why you..."

Lyfa was amazed, and honestly said in a becoming tone.

"...Are really stupid. "

"Ugu..."

Looking at Recon's wounded face, which looked like a puppy that had been scolded, Lyfa broke into amazed laughter. With a mixture of sigh and laughter, Lyfa felt like something else came out with them. At the same time, she felt the depths of her chest become lighter.

I guess I was just swallowing everything up till now, she thought. Afraid that she would be hurt, she had clenched her teeth and borne it. Because of that, she was overwhelmed by a flood of emotions, and ended up hurting her loved one.

She might have been too late— But at least at the end she wanted to be honest. Thinking that, Lyfa's shoulders relaxed, looking at the sky, and said:

"—But I don't hate this side of you."

"What!? Really, is that the truth!?"

Recon jumped back onto the bench, and tried to grab her hand, not learning his lesson.

"Don't get carried away!"

Pulling back her hand, Lyfa rose into the sky.