[ That really, really was a good fight. And it ain't just that Sasara won that he gained something. There wasn't anything but pride, even as he had to wait for his partner to come back around.
He's a little weaker than he thought, and Rosho a little– no, scratch that, a lot stronger. After all, though, it's not shame for faltering that makes Sasara want to keep his head down. If Rosho remembers their time up on Tsutenkaku's viewing platform, the second time, then he already apologized. Yet, as painful as it felt to keep his thoughts buried and even as much as it stung to lay his doubts bare, have them pointed out for their absurdity in the truth of the whole matter—
It won't hurt to say it again. ]
Rosho, sorry... Sorry, that I didn't say anything sooner, that I put ya through all that.
[ They're partners, after all. He's said it so often, but it takes two, no? Hearing Rosho say it, after he'd almost expected him to never do anymore, Sasara's fingers crease the back of his vest. ]
I really, honestly believe in you. We'll make the top again, no matter how, and this time I'll make sure we go on up there together. I promise!
[ Sasara say, still can't abandon the responsibility he feels—well, he's team leader, after all—but he keeps holding on, not just to memory but to Rosho as he is. He leans on him. Rosho stands there, firmly, he knows. And finally looking up to him isn't only to mean Sasara lifting his head from his chest. ]
I know you're gonna give it your all, I– I trust that you'll keep your word...! [ Trust Sasara, that he'll allow himself to expect it from Rosho. He knows he won't crumble. And even still if he would— ] I love you too.
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He's a little weaker than he thought, and Rosho a little– no, scratch that, a lot stronger. After all, though, it's not shame for faltering that makes Sasara want to keep his head down. If Rosho remembers their time up on Tsutenkaku's viewing platform, the second time, then he already apologized. Yet, as painful as it felt to keep his thoughts buried and even as much as it stung to lay his doubts bare, have them pointed out for their absurdity in the truth of the whole matter—
It won't hurt to say it again. ]
Rosho, sorry... Sorry, that I didn't say anything sooner, that I put ya through all that.
[ They're partners, after all. He's said it so often, but it takes two, no? Hearing Rosho say it, after he'd almost expected him to never do anymore, Sasara's fingers crease the back of his vest. ]
I really, honestly believe in you. We'll make the top again, no matter how, and this time I'll make sure we go on up there together. I promise!
[ Sasara say, still can't abandon the responsibility he feels—well, he's team leader, after all—but he keeps holding on, not just to memory but to Rosho as he is. He leans on him. Rosho stands there, firmly, he knows. And finally looking up to him isn't only to mean Sasara lifting his head from his chest. ]
I know you're gonna give it your all, I– I trust that you'll keep your word...! [ Trust Sasara, that he'll allow himself to expect it from Rosho. He knows he won't crumble. And even still if he would— ] I love you too.