[that kind of thing simultaneously warms and hurts Manabu to hear; he's grateful he was here, able to help in some way, but...this isn't something he should have to do. because kids shouldn't have to be caught up in a state like this.

but there's no changing that now...so all he can do is try his best here with what is as it is.]

Anytime. Really. It's a million times better for you to call at any time of day, no matter what I'm doing, than for you to be dealing with this kind of stuff on your own. Okay?