[ Yuji's answer comes and Nanami just nods his head, completely accepting of it. Should he press more? Maybe, if he was someone else. But he isn't — he's just himself and he knows when lines need to be drawn and when they don't. Right now, if Yuji is not ready to share, then Nanami will not force him to share. Yuji is a child but he is still aware enough to know his limitations (in some regards) and Nanami knows this.
So, Nanami does this: he hugs Yuji. Pulls him in close again and wraps his arms around him to hug him against his chest. His shirt is still a little damp from Yuji's tears but that's fine, he doesn't think it'll bother Yuji and it certainly doesn't bother him. Instead, he gives him the hug that he thinks Yuji might need.
His voice is quiet, steady, as he responds. ]
Take your time. Time at home doesn't pass while you're here. Think of it as a reprieve from whatever horrors you're grappling with right now. I want you to rest while you're here, Yuji.
[ A pause, he considers. ]
And if you're worried about me... I am still dead. I can't return back home. But I chose to come here before I pass on completely so I will be here for a while yet.
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So, Nanami does this: he hugs Yuji. Pulls him in close again and wraps his arms around him to hug him against his chest. His shirt is still a little damp from Yuji's tears but that's fine, he doesn't think it'll bother Yuji and it certainly doesn't bother him. Instead, he gives him the hug that he thinks Yuji might need.
His voice is quiet, steady, as he responds. ]
Take your time. Time at home doesn't pass while you're here. Think of it as a reprieve from whatever horrors you're grappling with right now. I want you to rest while you're here, Yuji.
[ A pause, he considers. ]
And if you're worried about me... I am still dead. I can't return back home. But I chose to come here before I pass on completely so I will be here for a while yet.