[ it's something of a relief, to know he isn't forcing himself anymore. But at the same time, it's utterly heartbreaking. She hadn't thought it would hurt this much to see him cry, but then she hadn't thought he would.
But Makoto won't ask him to stop. Instead, she keeps a hold on him, her free hand coming up to stroke his hair, the same way he'd comforted her on that fateful day. But he probably hadn't had the same problem, that of holding back tears, because the thought of him drowning hurts. Of course it does, she just... hadn't thought-- ]
Then... thank Haru-san for me. [ she manages a quiet voice, albeit a shaky one. ] And thank you, for coming back.
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But Makoto won't ask him to stop. Instead, she keeps a hold on him, her free hand coming up to stroke his hair, the same way he'd comforted her on that fateful day. But he probably hadn't had the same problem, that of holding back tears, because the thought of him drowning hurts. Of course it does, she just... hadn't thought-- ]
Then... thank Haru-san for me. [ she manages a quiet voice, albeit a shaky one. ] And thank you, for coming back.