[That is, without a doubt, an admirable way to look at things. Ochako knows that she would tell herself the same thing over and over again if—when—Okuyasu ever leaves, and she knows that she, too, would try her hardest to smile in front of her friends, but... well, it would still hurt.]

You're so strong, Kaoru-chan! But... it's okay to cry, you know? Especially in front of your friends. I know that you don't want people to worry about you, and you don't want to make other people feel sad, too, but— [She pauses for a moment, trying to get her mental ducks in a row, before slowly continuing.] That's what friends are for, you know? And besides— sometimes it's easier to smile when you've let everything else out.

[Don't keep it all inside, Kaoru!! That's unhealthy!]