No, you don't have to like me. That's entirely up to you, too. It'd be a little sad, if you didn't because I want to like you. You're important to Marco, after all.

[She smiles momentarily]

But as for how I'd choose? Given the choice, I'll stand with my friends. My nakama, as you say. My goal is to bring Shadaloo down, and then retire and open a school. It's what my father wanted...and what I mean to do.