Thank you. [He'd already told the boss he needed the time away and why. She had seemed relieved he finally knew what a break was. Chiaki's words shoot straight through him right to his heart and find their home there. If he could stay wrapped up in her and Hajime all day.

Well.

Life would be a bit awkward in that case. He kisses her cheek, as something in his chest eases.]

I'm proud of you. Little by little, day by day I'll learn what you want and help make it happen. I want all of us to be safe, and happy.