[There's something odd about that wording. Usually Arietta was the one most adamant about how much she hated Anise -- just how much as changed for her over the "years"? He can't even say for sure how much time must have passed for her.]

...Anise is only worried about me. But that doesn't stop me from wanting to be your friend, too. After all, things can be different here. And there's no reason for the two of you to fight anymore, is there?