Shoko smiled back, her heart swelling with a mixture of emotions. "No, it's not okay," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper. "I should have been better... more open with you." She took a deep breath and looked into his eyes, searching for any sign of judgment or resentment.

"Will you forgive me?" she asked softly, her fingers tracing circles on his chest.

Hearing his words and feeling the sincerity behind his kiss, Shoko couldn't help but let out a shaky sigh of relief. She pulled away slightly, still holding onto him, and smiled up at him with tears in her eyes. "Thank you," she whispered hoarsely, her voice thick with emotion. "I don't know what I'd do without you."