[There's a slight jolt when Ranpo's hand makes contact with her head, yet she raises up slightly because of it. Confusion rolls off her, still uncertain about not needing to apologize. She forced him to see all those terrible things, after all, and people began to accuse him of something he had no part in. What if she couldn't focus her thoughts, what if they arrested him-?!

...But Ranpo's right. For once in her life, she maintained some sort of control of her own thoughts and wielded them for good. Could it be possible to find a solution for her problem all on her own?

That let bit of sparkling hope has tears prickling at the corners of her eyes.]

I-I did it...I've never-- I've always hurt people or scared them away. [Kiki's voice quivers, growing softer as she continues:] I haven't had...many good memories before coming here. So I wanted to protect my time with you. If they took you away, I-...I wouldn't be able to forgive myself.