[ her eyes narrow, sharpening as she just barely manages to keep from clenching her hands into fists. Every word is punctuated now.

Humans and demons are different, in terms of strength. If Kazama gets serious, there will most certainly be casualties. And Chizuru would be safer with Sen and Kimigiku; that had been what had spurred her to appear, to make the offer. In a sense, she and Kazama were similar, in that they each sought to protect Chizuru, knowing where she'd be safest. But happiest...? ]

I would rather Chizuru-chan be given the right to choose. I will not hurt my friend by denying her that right, and I will not allow you to seize her away from her happiness!

I will do what I must to protect that. Even if I must involve myself in this conflict.