[Lumine is briefly caught off-guard by the request, but it's only a second or two before she smiles softly. The warmth filling her was simply happiness, that was all.]

Of course. At least with me, you never have to ask. [A tiny laugh.] I know it's easier said than done of course, I just want you to know that's always okay.

[Lumine shifts, moving to be closer to Ayaka to help facilitate the hugging.]