[Naoki's quiet for a few moments as he mulls over an answer. All of that had to be confusing for her--admittedly, more than once he's been finding himself thinking of what the future Xion told him. But he--well.]

Well, these are only my thoughts, but... The future's not absolute, you know? It's something you shouldn't push or force yourself into, if it doesn't feel natural. [A softening in his tone.] I imagine it must be awkward.