In Y1V11.5, Ayanokōji mentioned that Honami avoided showing weakness in front of classmates in order to avoid harming them. For example:

>Ichinose Honami was a **weak girl**. However, she had always continued to maintain a cool composure as a leader. That was a **necessary skill for a leader**. It was **necessary to make people think that it was all right to follow you**. It was something that the leader had to show to the people underneath them.

*Ichinose Honami SS. Ichinose Honami’s Spring Vacation*:

>«Yes, I’m relying on you all so if something happens, I’ll definitely talk to you.» **That was my true feelings**. But it was also true that I **didn’t want to worry them unneccesarily**.  
\[…\]  
Class 1-B was losing big thanks to me during the final exam. I was forced into making a big decision. But that’s precisely **why I need to choose my words carefully**. I could **easily worry them** by what I said and that would be a loss to me.

In Y3, Honami demonstrates more resilient behavior. As a result, Honami *may* become more receptive to her closest friend.

On the other hand, it might put Mako at risk, which Honami won't tolerate and will likely avoid at all costs. Additionally, in Y2V7, Kanzaki mentioned that Honami can easily ignore others' opinions when she believes they are wrong.

I don't expect that she would become dependent on others' opinions but might be more open. That would lay the **groundwork** for more profound relationships, with the **rest being Honami's own self-discovery**.

What do you think?

Do you want/expect to see more Mako/Honami moments in Y3?