The school never cared about me to begin with. I was destined to die the moment I joined.

[ Yuji frowns, rocking on his swing absently. ]

I guess... I understand why you might feel that way. Why you would be so angry and disappointed in everything. I wouldn't ever do that kind of thing myself, though, I... I made a promise. I promised my grandpa, and I promised Megumi, and I guess I kind of promised myself, too.