[ It has occurred to him, from the way Kazuya is speaking, that he's drawing from deep personal experience. But even so... Hyoubu knows very well that forgiveness is the path to redemption. But he has strayed so far from that path, he knows he'll never find it. Besides, forgiveness isn't something he's willing to give, nor does he expect it from others.
Saotome was a monster, as were his collaborators, as are all the Normals who prey upon espers.
He'd been half-standing up during Kazuya's speech, but now he sits down again, heavily. ]
You're right about that.
[ He's a monster, too. He has no illusions about that. After a while, the cloud across his face passes, his features smooth out, and he even manages a smile. ]
Well. Do you feel better now, having unburdened yourself?
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Saotome was a monster, as were his collaborators, as are all the Normals who prey upon espers.
He'd been half-standing up during Kazuya's speech, but now he sits down again, heavily. ]
You're right about that.
[ He's a monster, too. He has no illusions about that. After a while, the cloud across his face passes, his features smooth out, and he even manages a smile. ]
Well. Do you feel better now, having unburdened yourself?