[ With Mikazuki's arrival, the situation has changed for the worse. Worse for Hototogisu, at least. Hana is not only "someone to protect" now but also "a safety line." She needs to understand. He has to make her understand. He chews at his lip, grip on her hand tightening a little. ]
Even if I didn't fight, he will. He wants to break me.
[ He lifts his chin. You do, don't you, Mikazuki? But he doesn't say it with any sadness in his voice, only the matter-of-fact tone of someone stating a simple fact.
A moment later and he does let Hana go. He can't defend himself if he still has ahold of her, and though he knows Mikazuki wouldn't risk harming her, he won't risk it either. Not now, not after bringing her this far. But he still implores her: ]
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Even if I didn't fight, he will. He wants to break me.
[ He lifts his chin. You do, don't you, Mikazuki? But he doesn't say it with any sadness in his voice, only the matter-of-fact tone of someone stating a simple fact.
A moment later and he does let Hana go. He can't defend himself if he still has ahold of her, and though he knows Mikazuki wouldn't risk harming her, he won't risk it either. Not now, not after bringing her this far. But he still implores her: ]
Don't go back.