[She feels a bit relieved when she can put her feet on the ground, not worried about Akira tipping over now with the both of them. However, she isn't sure she likes having him look at her that closely right now either.

Her face slowly turns redder and redder, opening and closing her mouth a couple of times. She's not sure she has the words to use to describe any of what she's feeling right now. How does she describe the level of respect and admiration and affection for him??]

I r-really...I just really like... Um. H-hanging out with you! And... And being part of the team! I'm grateful for all of that! [Her voice is a bit higher pitched than before, her laugh nervous as she squirms in her spot]