[Aoi doesn't look at Duster. His eyes are turned toward their feet. But his hand tightens its grip on Duster's.]
Yeah. That's what protectors do.
[This is not a lighthearted walk in the snow anymore.]
...it's what I had to do. [He lets go of Duster's hand. Just because Duster understands the necessity doesn't mean he wants to date somebody like him. But Aoi doesn't wanna trick him into thinking he's better than he is. Duster deserves better than that.]
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Yeah. That's what protectors do.
[This is not a lighthearted walk in the snow anymore.]
...it's what I had to do. [He lets go of Duster's hand. Just because Duster understands the necessity doesn't mean he wants to date somebody like him. But Aoi doesn't wanna trick him into thinking he's better than he is. Duster deserves better than that.]