[At Lacus's compliment, Kobato just blushes and chuckles sheepishly. When she sees Lacus blush though, she immediately becomes curious.]

Is it someone important to you, Lacus-san?

[ Eyes softening and smiling sadly. ]

Very important ...

[Sees that sad smile. Immediately flusters and tries to think of how to comfort her!]

Maybe... maybe they'll come here soon as a late Christmas present for you, Lacus-san! [A short pause.] Is it a friend of yours too?

Maybe ... but even if he doesn't, I will be fine. I will remain strong.

[ Nods. ] He is someone I love very much.

[At Lacus's words, Kobato immediately smiles eagerly.]

Yes, and your friends here will keep you company too!

And I- I see! [Kobato knows about love- she knows it's a feeling, and she's heard it been mentioned multiple times during Valentines Day and on television. But she hasn't experienced it before, so she doesn't understand all too well.] Do you hide under the blankets with him, Lacus-san?

[ Becoming quiet for a minute. That was a really strange question ... but she shakes her head. ]

N-no. The children back home are very afraid of being alone ... so I stay in their room with them. That is a very strange question, Kobato. Why do you ask?

I see! That's very nice of you, Lacus-san. [She smiles warmly at the other.] And I ask because I saw this couple in television and the man told the woman that he loves her and then they kiss and went under the blankets!

... [ Just this look. ]

I- I ... think if it alright ... I'd like not to talk about it.

[ Still blushing. ]