Yūta did not know how to share in the pain of losing a loved one or the pain caused by family issues with Rikka.
All he could do was wait for Rikka to figure things out and let go on her own.
After all, only the person involved could come to understand these things for herself. It was difficult for anyone else to help.
Facing Rikka like this, Yūta could not possibly avoid suffering himself. In fact, his pain absolutely surpassed everyone else's.
But what could he do about it? What options did he have?
Watching this scene, the fans in front of their screens all sighed, feeling somewhat bitter.
Was it Yūta's fault for not trying to stop her?
Obviously not. Even if he had tried to stop her, what would it have changed? Could he have brought Rikka back to the happy girl she had once been?
"Ah~ This is youth~"
"Growing up is painful~"
"Although I really want to say this isn't Yūta's fault, I still want to ask Yūta something... Ever since Rikka took off her eyepatch, how long has it been since you last saw that heartfelt smile on her face?"
"Rikka's Tyrant's Eye is the strongest! The strongest of them all!"
"Isn't being happy the most important thing in life? If chunibyo can make you happy, why give it up?!"
Watching the complicated feelings between Yūta and Rikka, the fans were all at a loss for words.
Different people had different opinions. Some criticized Yūta for being "weak" and refusing to speak up to stop her, while others understood Yūta's difficulties.
Just as Yūta himself had said, Rikka's father was lying in a grave. What could he do for Rikka?
Since it was not Yūta's fault, nor Rikka's, nor Sanae Dekomori's for hoping that