[After all, she can't remember those two, her precious friends. And she can't remember the promise she made to them, that was so important to her. No matter what he does, he won't be able to keep his word and remind her of them, not really. Nor will he be able to really know why they made that promise, or what they were trying to avoid - he should have asked her about it. He should ask people more about themselves, shouldn't he, if he wants to be able to help them?
But nothing says she can't have a new friend, and make a new promise, right? If he can do that - if he can try to take their place, in a small way, just for a little while, even if he can't possibly replace something so important entirely, even if the situation will be different - then maybe it will still count.]
Let's both promise that we're not going to regret the things we've done. No matter what, let's only keep working hard to save everyone in the future. I'll promise, too.
She looks touched for a moment, not sure what to say. But she'll wade over to him through the stream, splashing as she goes, just until she's close enough to lift her hand to him with her pinky out.]
I promise.
No matter what... I don't want us to leave this place with our hearts knowing nothing but guilt.
We're gonna get out of here together, Shigeo-kun. All of us.
[Taking her pinky with his, giving her a small smile.
He feels. . . a lot of guilt, about a lot of things, guilt he isn't ready to let go yet. But he also wouldn't lie in a pinky promise. So - if it's to help her, then he'll have to let go of some of that, too.]
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[He still doesn't know if that will be possible, but - maybe. It seems like maybe something could change, if they try.]
In the meantime, could you do me a favor? You and I - we're friends, right?
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[After all, she can't remember those two, her precious friends. And she can't remember the promise she made to them, that was so important to her. No matter what he does, he won't be able to keep his word and remind her of them, not really. Nor will he be able to really know why they made that promise, or what they were trying to avoid - he should have asked her about it. He should ask people more about themselves, shouldn't he, if he wants to be able to help them?
But nothing says she can't have a new friend, and make a new promise, right? If he can do that - if he can try to take their place, in a small way, just for a little while, even if he can't possibly replace something so important entirely, even if the situation will be different - then maybe it will still count.]
Let's both promise that we're not going to regret the things we've done. No matter what, let's only keep working hard to save everyone in the future. I'll promise, too.
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She looks touched for a moment, not sure what to say. But she'll wade over to him through the stream, splashing as she goes, just until she's close enough to lift her hand to him with her pinky out.]
I promise.
No matter what... I don't want us to leave this place with our hearts knowing nothing but guilt.
We're gonna get out of here together, Shigeo-kun. All of us.
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He feels. . . a lot of guilt, about a lot of things, guilt he isn't ready to let go yet. But he also wouldn't lie in a pinky promise. So - if it's to help her, then he'll have to let go of some of that, too.]
Mm. We are.