[Ryou-kun. She's...used his given name again, instead of his family name. Why does that hurt? Why does everything hurt so much? For a moment, he tries to pull himself out of it, to push his pain away and instead focus on hers.]

I'm sorry. Your friends...s-should never...n-n-never hurt you...!!

[He can't. He can't.

Ryou sobs, gripping his legs so hard that his claws prick against his own skin, through his clothing.]

I'm s...sorry, I can't--help. I can't do a-anything, I'm not good! I'm not good for anyone!! You shouldn't be my friend if it means I'll end up tearing you apart, by just being me. I already l...lost him, I can't bear to have you scared of me, disgusted with me!

[The longer he goes on, the thicker the words become, catching in his throat as he cries. Ryou can't help it, he can't help the pain he's in, or pushing it out on her, even though he doesn't want to.

He's a coward. He could have left by now. He could have said such hurtful things to her, to push her away...!!

He doesn't...really want to though.]