[ Daisuke listens to Mio. Her words feel as if they resonate within him too. Honestly, he could really learn from this. When Mio smiles, Daisuke smiles back at her and withdraws both of his hands back to his sides. ]

I heard that sometimes people think that they're not giving enough for how much they receive, despite both sides feeling the same thing. I hope you get to talk it out with him too. And thanks... for talking about it with me. You know, Mio? You should give yourself more credit--I think you're a lot stronger than you realize. You don't have to be perfect or set up a huge wall to protect yourself 24/7, but I think it's the learning experience... or something like that.

[ His expression turns a bit sheepish. Anyway. ]

Where have you been though? Are you under house arrest?