[It's okay to hide sometimes is the cowardly mantra Shuichi's operated under for too long. He appreciates Sunny's efforts to console him, but it really is wasted on him.
He can't stay like this. Can't remain the cowardly person he is, too afraid to lock eyes with the truth, unable to enact any meaningful change. If he wants to honor his promise to Kaede, he has to stop lurking in the shadows, unwilling to act and unwilling to be seen.
That's why, for the second time today, he's taking off his hat. He'd really hate to litter, so he sits it in his lap with the intention of tossing it as soon as they happen upon a trash can. He shakes his head, smile rueful but nonetheless hopeful.]
Not anymore. If I keep hiding, I'll keep making mistakes I can't take back. I'm tired of running away.
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He can't stay like this. Can't remain the cowardly person he is, too afraid to lock eyes with the truth, unable to enact any meaningful change. If he wants to honor his promise to Kaede, he has to stop lurking in the shadows, unwilling to act and unwilling to be seen.
That's why, for the second time today, he's taking off his hat. He'd really hate to litter, so he sits it in his lap with the intention of tossing it as soon as they happen upon a trash can. He shakes his head, smile rueful but nonetheless hopeful.]
Not anymore. If I keep hiding, I'll keep making mistakes I can't take back. I'm tired of running away.