[ the kids immediately make room for her because Mary's not an adult and One of Them, and even if they haven't seen her before she must be one of Souji's many many friends! (his only friend.)
Souji in turn, actually directs his gaze from whatever he was staring at to look at Mary, then at her tiny hand in his own.
His face tightens, an emotion flashing across his face that's too quick to tell, but he doesn't pull his hand away. instead, his mouth curves into a joyless smile. ]
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Souji in turn, actually directs his gaze from whatever he was staring at to look at Mary, then at her tiny hand in his own.
His face tightens, an emotion flashing across his face that's too quick to tell, but he doesn't pull his hand away. instead, his mouth curves into a joyless smile. ]
I thought I could use a little fresh air.
[ while looking like death. ]