Our situations were different, but I've done my share of bad things too, thinking I was beyond redemption, and thought that I was always at danger of harming those close to me again... that I might myself. [ He presses his lips tightly together, eyes looking away from the other long after the physical features have shifted just to fall upon his hand, which he clenches into a tight fist. ] That's why I used to wear that blindfold.

[ His eyes fell right upon Natsuno, without a trace of wariness in his gaze. ]

...It wouldn't be fair if I didn't give you a chance.