Nico stares down at her, mouth slightly ajar. A faint pink blush rises up to her cheeks.

"Woah, you actually said it," she blurts in her shock, and then quickly closes her mouth when she realizes it's probably going to embarrass Akiha more. Crap. Clearing her throat, she tries again. "Uh, I mean--"

Her features rearrange themselves into a more controlled expression, her smile one of calm, moderate approval. Or that's what she's aiming for, but Nico can't quite help the fondness that gives her lips an extra quirk. "... That much will do. Akiha's a good girl, after all."

She leans down to reward her with a kiss, and murmurs softly against her lips: "Love you too."