[ Sanae nodded in agreement. They had to rebuild, not just for themselves, but to prove a point. The Elite Four would not keep them down, not ever. ]

But I don't want him to get hurt! Especially not for me!

[ She cared about him... She cared about him quite a bit, in fact, and it stung that she couldn't do much for him. ]

I want to be strong enough to defend him as well. I want to be strong, like you and the other Valkyries!