[ ...Does she need a reason? Maybe she thinks it's what he wants to hear... tjough that is not always what needs to be said. Maybe in this case, just this once, they're one and the same.

Kazuma seems receptive, so she'll continue, with a nod and noise of quiet agreement. ]

It's progress, is it not? Just promise me that if you ever wish for someone to read what you write, you'll allow me to be first.