Don't call yourself that. [It comes out harsher than Natsume means it, and he exhales sharply, closing his eyes and burying his face in Junpei's hair.]

I have a plan. I -- I'm saving as much as I can, I have it hidden away. When I turn 18, I'll have the rest of what my parents left. Their house, too. It's far away from here.

I just. Need a little more time. [A slow exhale.] And I don't want to stay away from you while I'm waiting.

If I can endure you being in danger, you need to endure that for me too. Okay?