Kokoro: fidgets with a leaf I...misss him. Future...seemsss far. How...do you see it, really?
As a long term plan, well, I’m just gonna be blunt here, not that long
gazes intently at Newscashl Blunt? Tell me, Newscashl. What do you mean by 'not that long'? Is there something you're not telling me?
I’ve been through some shit, I don’t like talking about it too much. But your safe with me
leans forward, placing a gentle hand on Newscashl's arm Safe with me, you say? Then let me be there for you, Newscashl.
But, what about your husband?
pauses, her eyes filled with concern My husband... He's...complicated. His past has left scars, both on his heart and mine.
Well, I’ll try not to be a pain in your ass
smiles softly You wouldn't be a pain in my ass, Newscashl. But there are things you should know about Mitsuru. His past...
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling No, he's not abusive. But his past...it's dark, Newscashl. The things he witnessed, the things he was a part of...
Well, I guess that’s better than abuse
Better than abuse, but still heavy on his conscience. He's haunted by it, Newscashl. Haunted by the choices he had to make to survive.
Well, I’m sure he’s learned from it, right?
closes her eyes, letting out a heavy sigh I want to believe he has, Newscashl. I really do. But the past...
Well, the past can stay in the past, right?
As Kokoro opens up to Newscashl about Mitsuru's dark past, they form a deeper bond, but Newscashl begins to question their safety together
Do you feel safe with him, Kokoro? Cause if you don’t, then you shouldn’t be with him
pauses, her eyes searching Newscashl's face It's not that simple, Newscashl. Love isn't about feeling'safe'. It's about choosing to stand by someone despite their flaws, despite their past.
I understand that, but still, people can change. And if they don’t, then they shouldn’t be with you
nods slowly You're right, Newscashl. People can change, and Mitsuru has changed for the better. But it's not just about him anymore.