She doesn't want to think or wipe at her eyes, to acknowledge the hurt that threatens to leak out of them. But she doesn't know how to continue or what to say or if it's worth it right now to keep trying when she already feels so tired. Arguing with him like this exhausts her.

Another day...? She promised not to give up, so she won't, but right now, she's just so...tired.

The touch jolts her back. Kido doesn't want to look so easily but she's already turning her head. Her eyes still look glossy and widen when she sees his own expression.

She only felt his tears before and heard the shaking in his voice. Seeing this now...

"...You look pitiful," she mumbles without thought.

Her hand shifts to catch his fingers so he can't pull them away. However he meant for this to be taken, she doesn't care. It's a chance to bring more truth out of him, maybe, and she can't let it escape.

Please tell me the truth. Even if she doesn't say it, her eyes fixate on his and repeat it in silence, begging over and over. Please be honest about this, just this one thing...

Allow me one selfish answer.