[It will be a long, long time before Sayo can truly stop thinking of revenge. He's learning, but that aspect of him is still somewhere deep in him, waiting to come out.
Sayo looked up at Tenka, and listened.
... It's essentially the same job he was given by Sousei. Only that Tenka specifically ask him to protect instead of seeking revenge. If Tenka leaves again, Sayo can at least work harder to protect the household and everyone he knows. (Because Souza suffered enough, because he knows how much it hurts Kousetsu to fight--)
He nods after a moment.]
I'll protect them, Tenka-san.
[Even if he leaves again. Or everyone else leaves instead.]
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Sayo looked up at Tenka, and listened.
... It's essentially the same job he was given by Sousei. Only that Tenka specifically ask him to protect instead of seeking revenge. If Tenka leaves again, Sayo can at least work harder to protect the household and everyone he knows. (Because Souza suffered enough, because he knows how much it hurts Kousetsu to fight--)
He nods after a moment.]
I'll protect them, Tenka-san.
[Even if he leaves again. Or everyone else leaves instead.]