[ Yes, maybe there was another way. A slower way. A less permanent way. Neither of those things an option to Yato.

The most childish statement is the one that reaches him most easily. He can disagree with another person's reasoning or perspective, but he can't deny their simplest of feelings.

If Yamato can expose his heart a little, then maybe so can Yato. ]

I'm sorry that you had to start remembering me like this. But I'm glad that you did start.

[ Yato wishes his heart were hardy enough to re-introduce himself to the same friends every day, to say that being able to interact with them just a little at a time could be enough. Some people are happy enough knowing that their friends are happy. Call him selfish, call him needy. He isn't a good enough person to be happy with giving and getting nothing in return.

He's a taker. That much is true. ]

I missed being able to talk like we usually do.