Twenty-Third Flutter [Video/Action only for Twilight]

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[Fluttershy is still holed up in her room at Goldenrod, but at least she's somewhat making an effort to talk to people now, if the turning on of her Pokegear is any indication. Her red eyes show signs of past tears, but she's trying to be strong now.]

... I'm sorry for bothering you, but... some friends of mine are gone... I know that happens a lot, ponies - I mean, people leaving... and sometimes they come back, but don't remember what happened here... So... so...

[She gulps, and twists the butterfly ring on her finger.]

... If Applejack does come back... If she doesn't remember her time here... Then... please don't tell her about... us being... together. I-It wouldn't be fair to her.

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[crimsondirge]

[...oh, that hits a little close to home, actually, so Naoto pauses for a moment before clearing her throat and--]

She may remember. There's-- I did, when I returned. I remembered ... who I was with and all the developments here.

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[She sighs, closing her eyes.]

... It's possible... but... if she doesn't... I don't want to burden her. She told me she fell in love with me during her time here... so she may not... have those feelings, if she comes back.

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[crimsondirge]

That is true. But if she loved you-- I believe that even if she returns and has forgotten, she would want to know. Even if the feelings are gone, the her that was here would not want you to hurt.

[Naoto hesitates.] That's... how I would feel, if I had forgotten.