You've never had to repay me for anything, Souji. You already make me proud.
[ So much so that every time he tells someone about Souji his heart swells with pride, he can't stop talking about his achievements and how proud he is. That hadn't changed, not until he'd arrived here, and suddenly--
Kondou doesn't know what to do anymore, he realises suddenly, and it's that thought which terrifies him. ]
souji begins to see why kondou-san has had enough, and he can't really blame him. if nothing ever gets through to him, then why bother, right? it's just a waste of effort at that point. ]
Then, I'll be sure to never disappoint.
[ even though he already has? this isn't getting any better. ]
[ That earns him a small smile, no matter how brief. ]
You won't. I have faith in that.
[ They've done this song and dance many a time before. Kondou knows that. But his hope is that perhaps, one day when he says that to him, Souji will actually believe what he has to say. ]
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[ So much so that every time he tells someone about Souji his heart swells with pride, he can't stop talking about his achievements and how proud he is. That hadn't changed, not until he'd arrived here, and suddenly--
Kondou doesn't know what to do anymore, he realises suddenly, and it's that thought which terrifies him. ]
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souji begins to see why kondou-san has had enough, and he can't really blame him. if nothing ever gets through to him, then why bother, right? it's just a waste of effort at that point. ]
Then, I'll be sure to never disappoint.
[ even though he already has? this isn't getting any better. ]
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You won't. I have faith in that.
[ They've done this song and dance many a time before. Kondou knows that. But his hope is that perhaps, one day when he says that to him, Souji will actually believe what he has to say. ]