[Manabu keeps his eye glued downward, palms flush on the table, face red, plainly embarrassed enough for the both of them for his stupidity. but it's too late! can't stop this train.]

E-every day. Even if it's small! Something...something normal. Or familiar! Something...that isn't a nightmare. It's not a lot, but. But it can still add up, you know? Just...having a reminder out there. Someone else...seeing something outside...of your own head.

[his posture starts to slack out of that adrenaline-fueled hunch, but his pose is still about the same. his tone softens, too.]

Because...when you're the only person...who knew the place you're from... It can feel like...you'll forget...who you are...if you don't put it out there...

[he gulps against the tightness in his throat, feeling his good eye stinging.]

So I don't care...how stupid it is...tell me about it. One thing a day. Okay...?