( He sits back on his heels, assessing. )

You're going to feel bad about it, Yuji. I wish I could tell you that you won't, but it's going to follow you for the rest of your life. But doing this? Telling someone. That's a good thing. It might not feel like it just yet, but some day you'll be able to breathe a little easier. It will hurt less. You just have to be kinder to yourself.