[ He wants to curl in on himself, wants to just be alone and wallow in misery. He was finally moving forward with him, pushing past his nervousness and living his life, and now? Now he was left with knowing he should have acted sooner. Every moment he spent telling Akira they should move slowly he was regretting in retrospect. ]

I'll be fine. [ So he says, but despite his attempt at a neutral expression, it's clear that he's upset. ] It's is very quiet. I'm...considering not renewing the lease agreement and moving back into the government housing.

[ He could afford the house and the rent, he's not certain he wants to be alone. ]