[ when six laughs, it sounds closer to a strangled noise. it shouldn't really surprise him that yuuji knows exactly what to say in this moment, because the one he knew was the same too — just as good as singling out the problem six can't put into words and then finding out the solution for it. the only problem is... ]

It isn't going to change anything even if I hold nothing back. The Kappa will remain locked up, and it's all because of us.

[ it's not the first time he's heard of the advice. if the goal is mostly so he can feel better, then he's just not sure if he deserves that much, especially given what he contributed to. ]

... Next time, perhaps. [ he lifts the drink up. ] This will have to do for now.

[ time to drink the rest of it. once he's done, he doesn't put it away just yet. ]

What about you? How are you faring?