[Hearing Peko crying only makes him more determined not to start doing so himself. Be strong, Fuyuhiko. Be strong for Peko. But that's easier said than done. Because, while Peko's tears may strengthen his mental resolve, they do the exact opposite to his eyes themselves. There's definitely tears welling up in the corners, even in the one under his eyepatch. And there's a lump quickly forming in his throat that makes speaking nearly impossible.]
[He closes his eyes, hanging his head slightly and pulling her arm in as close to his chest as he can. And finally, after a few minutes (at least he thinks t's been a few minutes, it could possibly be less, like time really matters right now) he finally manages to choke out:]
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[He closes his eyes, hanging his head slightly and pulling her arm in as close to his chest as he can. And finally, after a few minutes (at least he thinks t's been a few minutes, it could possibly be less, like time really matters right now) he finally manages to choke out:]
I'm sorry.
[For so many things, you have no idea.]