Aoi actually steps ahead of Noda here, her expression grim as she faces his Shadow.

"It's okay to depend on others. Trying to do everything by yourself--" She hesitates for just a moment before she continues: "Trying to do everything by yourself is impossible. That's why it's important to have others you know you can rely on...!"

She looks to the original Noda, looking somewhat regretful. "...I'll protect you from his attacks." She hates the idea of fighting here, but she doesn't want to just let Noda die, either. "Let me help you. I can hold back his attacks, so please, trust me with this...!"