[ . . . . there's no denying that Tenka's expression softens when Hinata calls him Aniki. Then, affectionately, he reaches out to pat Hinata's head again. It's something he'd told him to call him sure but - ever since Soramaru left, it's something that Tenka aches to hear just a bit more.]
I'll do that.
.... but it's alright to be sad and it's okay to feel lost. Don't mistake grieving for giving up. I don't think you will - but it's something I worry about with people like you who try to take on everything on your own and take care of everybody else.
Though I suppose it's fine. I guess I can take care of you instead. It's an aniki's job anyway.
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I'll do that.
.... but it's alright to be sad and it's okay to feel lost. Don't mistake grieving for giving up. I don't think you will - but it's something I worry about with people like you who try to take on everything on your own and take care of everybody else.
Though I suppose it's fine. I guess I can take care of you instead. It's an aniki's job anyway.