[ Madoka's face reddens a little more at that, and for a moment or two, she doesn't answer right away. ] ... Sayaka-chan was saying earlier-- that someone out there might have liked me. ... I thought the idea was impossible. There's never been anything special about me that's made me stand out from other people, but... [ Her voice trails off. Her heart is beating so quickly, it feels like it might burst at any second.

Madoka closes her eyes, pausing once again--trying to find the words to say. ] ... I... I like you too, Homura-chan.