[ The video flicks on, and this time, it's not Lightning, but Serah on the gear, outside in Pallet Town. She looks half sympathetic, half frustrated. ]

Hi, Elsa. I hope this is okay, but... I think Lightning's having a bit of trouble getting out what she really wants to say. Lightning really does love you. But she also wants to keep the friendship between you two. Basically, she doesn't want anything to ruin your friendship. [ Serah takes a deep breath. ] She really likes talking to you. I can tell that much. And losing the friendship she has with you? She knows it's not good, for both of you, I think.

So even if you never return her feelings, she doesn't want to lose you. But if you ever do return them, she'll respond in kind. Lightning doesn't want you to feel pressured to return her feelings, though. That's the last thing she wants.