[Learning to trust and rely on others was a gradual process for Shinji. Growing up, he didn't have anyone. Schooling was limited to his tutors. He had no friends outside of his guardian. And his father certainly spared no time to so much as even look his way. There had been someone at first--two people--but they were gone when things in this town got bad.
Don't get close. You won't get hurt. He isn't sure why he's breaking this time-old lesson with Shintaro and Ene, of all people.
Maybe, though, it would be nice not to be lonely for once.]
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Don't get close. You won't get hurt. He isn't sure why he's breaking this time-old lesson with Shintaro and Ene, of all people.
Maybe, though, it would be nice not to be lonely for once.]
I know. I'm counting on both of you.