[ he closes his eyes for a second. he thinks it would be easier to dismiss whatever comes next, but that would be unfair to okkotsu who is carrying quite the burden, it would seem.
nanami feels he understands what is about to be said next. he has either died or been gravely injured to the point where death would be preferred. those are the only two reasons to hesitate in telling him anything.
his hand lifts to remove the glasses that he is wearing. he sets them down on the nearest surface and pinches the area between his eyes. nanami already knew his retirement was impossible; he knew that he was holding a lie to motivate himself. he already had his reason for living -- it was to help those of the younger generation live and believe in a brighter future.
that future isn't something that exists for them now, and he hates to leave it in their hands to create, but he wants them to believe in it for themselves. he doesn't want them to keep repeating the same mistakes as all the adults before him did.
he breathes out as he accepts what comes next.
"thank you." "nanamin." "nanami-san." their voices enter his thoughts easily. he has received all the thanks and appreciation that he could ever need.
nanami types his message: ]
Yes, even if it involves me.
I am prepared to hear what knowledge burdens you, Okkotsu-kun.
JJK SPOILERS
nanami feels he understands what is about to be said next. he has either died or been gravely injured to the point where death would be preferred. those are the only two reasons to hesitate in telling him anything.
his hand lifts to remove the glasses that he is wearing. he sets them down on the nearest surface and pinches the area between his eyes. nanami already knew his retirement was impossible; he knew that he was holding a lie to motivate himself. he already had his reason for living -- it was to help those of the younger generation live and believe in a brighter future.
that future isn't something that exists for them now, and he hates to leave it in their hands to create, but he wants them to believe in it for themselves. he doesn't want them to keep repeating the same mistakes as all the adults before him did.
he breathes out as he accepts what comes next.
"thank you." "nanamin." "nanami-san." their voices enter his thoughts easily. he has received all the thanks and appreciation that he could ever need.
nanami types his message: ]
Yes, even if it involves me.
I am prepared to hear what knowledge burdens you, Okkotsu-kun.