[ Explosion guy...? There's a moment of elevator music in Lacus' head before she's run through the powersets enough to land on a person with explosion powers who was present at her breakdown. Yes, Shuda was right next to her, placing a hand on her shoulder. That makes sense. ]

... ah. Well, I doubt anybody will be surprised now, if I reveal that I am fond of you.

[ The only benefit of Lobeliagate is that this friendship is objectively less awful, probably. ]

But even if I am confronted on the matter, it would be for the best to continue keeping our in person meetings a secret.