Mikan had to wonder if Ryoko really didn't care what people said, or she just forgot them so easily that she never had time to let it sink in. Either way, it was still very nice to hear.

"... It's hard not to let it get to me, but... I guess if it doesn't bother you, I should try to not let it bother me too. I like you a lot, Ryoko... I guess you could say I'd like to me more like you."