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[The words are comforting, though the back of her mind registers that his answer doesn't fit her situation perfectly, as though he's thinking of something else. She's preoccupied enough, though, not to bring that question to the front.]

I think in this case, I may be the only one getting hurt. I guess they will if they find out, just . . . I think for now it's mostly just me.

I guess . . . it's just something I have to get used to. Ne? It's just hard right now.

I don't want to give that to Conan-kun. He's a little boy; he shouldn't have to be responsible for that. He has enough that happens at home, and now with everything here . . . it's not right.