[ maybe just a little, but this is Makoto, and if he was serious about her cheering him up, then she's more than willing to do her best to keep it up. ]

Like they say, the important things are worth fighting for! [ a swift nod. ] It might take some work on my end, and I might not always be able to make it... but wanting to be with you isn't a bad thing, so I'll work really hard to make that happen!