Not that I'm not happy now, of course. I can't remember the last time I've been this happy. [And he hesitates just slightly, briefly glancing away before smiling a touch sheepishly.] It's the dreams where I never lost my hearing. So I never had to go through any hardships, I guess.
[As before, he discusses it almost too easily. But that's enough of that, though, as Baren continues with that unconvincing laugh. Even if he can't express it in so many words, Kouhei's concern is clear on his face.]
The you in your dreams? [And another pause.] I don't think it's selfish to worry about that. If you're anything like yourself, I'm sure we'd still be friends. It's still you, isn't it?
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[As before, he discusses it almost too easily. But that's enough of that, though, as Baren continues with that unconvincing laugh. Even if he can't express it in so many words, Kouhei's concern is clear on his face.]
The you in your dreams? [And another pause.] I don't think it's selfish to worry about that. If you're anything like yourself, I'm sure we'd still be friends. It's still you, isn't it?