Special affection for someone (4,4)

I believe the answer is:

soft spot

(Other definitions for soft spot that I've seen before include "Affectionate weakness for (someone/something)" , "Emotional susceptibility" , "showing fondness" , "Sentimental affection" , "Sentimental fondness" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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