[ Kainé is stunned to hear this. It's said so plainly that it takes her aback. She didn't think anyone would say they loved her in any capacity here that wasn't Nier.

Her gaze lowers, as she trembles with her emotions. Her fingers curl around one of Iris' hands, and her grip is firm. ]

I don't want to leave you. [ ... ] I didn't think there'd be so many I didn't want to let go of.

[ I don't want to let you go. ]

I don't care if I'm selfish.

[ I don't care if I don't deserve to be. ]