"Heh." Ranpo Edogawa gave a self-mocking laugh. Every word bled anguish, yet struck a chord in everyone's heart. "If greatness and beauty require sacrifices like these, I would rather do without that greatness."
Indeed, being ordinary was a kind of good fortune. No one truly wanted to suffer such disasters and purchase greatness with sacrifice.
"In the end, it's simply because we're too weak." Osamu Dazai sighed, cutting straight to the heart of it. "Precisely because we're weak, we have no other choice if we want to survive."
Everyone fell silent. Admitting their own weakness was difficult, and sorrowful too.
"I think," Tsunayoshi Sawada clenched his fists, a warm orange glow rising in his brown eyes, "this is wrong."
"No sacrifice should be taken for granted. I admire Mr. An's courage and respect their greatness, but I will never agree with this approach."
Sorrow filled Tsunayoshi Sawada's eyes, a sorrow born of empathy.
"It hurts. The people around him-Mr. Ango and Mr. Chris are both hurting."
"...But he has no other way." Reborn patted his student's shoulder. "There's no truly perfect ending in this world."
"But I want to help him." Tsunayoshi Sawada knew his thoughts were somewhat naive and immature, but his gaze remained firm and sincere. His was a true sky that embraced everything. "Even if my strength is insignificant compared to those beings, if I can offer even a little help and make him suffer less, that's enough."
After all, Tsunayoshi Sawada could never turn his back on someone like that. His heart was softer than anyone else's.
"Honestly." Reborn lowered the brim of his hat, his lips curling upward. There was simply no helping this student of his. "You're Vongola's future Tenth Boss. You can make your own decisions."
"Yes! Whatever the Tenth decides, I'll give