[ He winces a little because- ] I was trying not to think about it.

[ But his attention is taken up then by Majima, so close, looking like a living memory. He wishes he could touch him, just to make sure he’s real.

Just because he’d left didn’t mean those people were no longer in his heart. ]

I don’t know. I’m trying to understand what I can. [ a glance at Majima ] Which is more your strong suit than mine.

[ He’s usually more the jump in and punch people a lot sort. ]