Measure 21.

[machi_tobaye]

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[roseblooms]

Mmm.

You have some sweet memories too, Machi.

[machi_tobaye]

Even in darkness, there is some light, yes?

[roseblooms]

That's why we have hope. Because things can only get better.

...that woman, in your memories. Is she... your family?

[machi_tobaye]

She was as much as I ever had.

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[roseblooms]

You must miss her a lot... I'm sure she does too. I've been estranged from my daughter for a long time as well, so... I can probably understand how she might feel.

[roseblooms]

But you know, Machi... the important thing is your happiness. And I think you're a very brave young man.

Just remember to not be afraid to reach out to those you feel you can trust, okay?

[machi_tobaye]

...I not brave.

[roseblooms]

Why would you think so? You've lived through a lot. And you're living now. I don't think there could be anything braver, than you having gone on despite it all.

[machi_tobaye]

All I did was not die. Not such a hard thing to do.

[roseblooms]

Hmm... I guess that wouldn't make me very brave either, would it? Surely I would have thought it was brave to bring a smile to those you care for, to be there to help them where no one else could. How many people can do that, without asking for anything in return, I wonder?

[machi_tobaye]

I... am not understanding how I did these things.

[roseblooms]

It's not a question of how. It's a fact that you have, Machi. You wouldn't have friends, friends who would care for you, if you hadn't given them the same in return.

I hope you will believe that someday.

[machi_tobaye]

Is kind thing for you to say.