... he didn't tell me for a long time. I had to confront him. [ Her smile is so sad. ] It was hard. It was one of the hardest things I ever did. But it was worth it ... to be there for him.

[ She sighs out, some of the emotion ebbing away. ]

It's funny. Back then... back then, you didn't know, either. I found out before you did, and ... at that time, I wasn't brave enough. I thought Luke needed to be the one to tell you what was happening to him.

But since it's over now... I know he wouldn't bring it up. But I still thought you should know. Best friends should know these things about each other, right...?

[ Axel... Roxas. ]