Aikawa Kaze felt that something had gone beyond his expectations.
He had only intended to explain the darkness of Jujutsu Society to his friends so they could prepare themselves, both to protect themselves and to make it easier for him to lay his cards on the table in the future.
But now, looking at the expression in Yuta Okkotsu's eyes... Aikawa Kaze was a little scared!
"Yuta, are you really... okay?"
"Of course I am. I should thank you, actually. You helped me figure out a lot of things."
"..."
Aikawa Kaze had a premonition. Looking into Yuta Okkotsu's shining, resolute eyes, he knew that Yuta had made up his mind.
Those eyes held an unwavering resolve, a determination to burn himself up to accomplish something.
Panicking, Aikawa Kaze grabbed Yuta Okkotsu's wrist. He really hadn't meant to talk his friend into taking a path of no return!
Although he believed that his own path was the right one, Yuta Okkotsu reminded him far too much of an idealistic martyr. He couldn't help worrying that he had gone too far.
"Don't do anything rash. Whatever it is, let's talk it over together!"
"Don't worry. I won't."
Yuta Okkotsu smiled gently. As though he had seen through Aikawa Kaze's thoughts, he explained earnestly.
"You only gave me your answer. The choices I make come from my own will. They're conclusions I reached by thinking things through myself. They have nothing to do with you."
"..."
-No, no, no. If you really join some revolutionary army, wouldn't I be the first one responsible?
Aikawa Kaze wore an indescribable expression. He opened his mouth, but had no idea how to explain.
Was he supposed to admit that he was actually the one who had lured Suguru Geto down that path? That he had