[Oh, Richard already has an inkling of suspicion that Naoki remembers more than he was letting on due to his reaction-- that's part of why his emotions are such a mess right now. But with no way to prove it, all he can do is work himself into a neurosis considering the possibilities.]
It isn't something other people should have to hear.
[He's no fool; he's well aware of just how upsetting a story like that must be to hear. What's more, he doesn't want to look like he's fishing for pity either. He's had more than enough superficial sympathy to last a lifetime as it is.]
[Action, March 9th]
It isn't something other people should have to hear.
[He's no fool; he's well aware of just how upsetting a story like that must be to hear. What's more, he doesn't want to look like he's fishing for pity either. He's had more than enough superficial sympathy to last a lifetime as it is.]