Well, that's what happens when you feel lonely.

[Rei really understands. In a way, anyway.

Sliding closer, she slips an arm around Takeru's shoulder.]

The thing to remember, I guess, is that it's best for them. And to remember that they do care about you. It's going to hurt, yes. But dwelling on that? Isn't going to do anyone any good.

I know that's not terribly comforting, but it's the truth. I've been there too, after a friend of mine disappeared. But whenever I think about her, I remember the times that we had.