...If that's what you think, then maybe you should listen a little closer.
[because akira isn't saying this solely because of reason. he's trying to use it—maybe selfishly for himself than for anything else.
because he's trying to hold onto reason. because he's trying to not let his feelings rule over him, even if everything he's ever done right has come from rebellion and following his heart.
...
maybe now that's what he needs to do.
so akira pulls himself back up to his feet—and though he doesn't reach out to grab her, because that's not the sort of person he is without good reason, he does wait to see if she responds to him before he says what else probably needs to be said.]
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[because akira isn't saying this solely because of reason. he's trying to use it—maybe selfishly for himself than for anything else.
because he's trying to hold onto reason. because he's trying to not let his feelings rule over him, even if everything he's ever done right has come from rebellion and following his heart.
...
maybe now that's what he needs to do.
so akira pulls himself back up to his feet—and though he doesn't reach out to grab her, because that's not the sort of person he is without good reason, he does wait to see if she responds to him before he says what else probably needs to be said.]