[Kouyuki is brave. Foolish and brave. But he still takes a step back when the umbrella is shoved back at him, partially from the force behind that large-armed gesture, and a little to put some distance between him and the older man. He knows Gabe. But if the app is to believed, or what some people have been implying, if those visions are really and truly memories...
...then the man standing before him really isn't the same person he thought. And that's arguably more terrifying than anything non-human he may have to fight in the days to come.]
I'm not...
[His fingers tighten around his umbrella and he drags it against his chest. How could he use anyone like that? How could he be so callous? It wasn't in his nature. He's not even sure it's in that bear-killer's nature, either. Shirou Fubuki, that boy with his face, he seemed kind enough. When he wasn't angry. And they shared something, the two of them: a determination to protect their friends at all costs. All costs, that was, except sacrificing others. Sacrificing himself, however...
"Stop! If you hit him, you'll be removed from the game!"
He gives a start when he recalls that first vision. The gruff voice of the boy named Someoka still resonates clearly, and his warning...it's not entirely unlike Guts'.]
You think I want to see anyone die, especially in my place? I don't! But I'm not going to sacrifice anyone to protect myself or my family. I won't...I can't do that!
twice his age and twice as temperamental! also i'm sorry for all the tldr
...then the man standing before him really isn't the same person he thought. And that's arguably more terrifying than anything non-human he may have to fight in the days to come.]
I'm not...
[His fingers tighten around his umbrella and he drags it against his chest. How could he use anyone like that? How could he be so callous? It wasn't in his nature. He's not even sure it's in that bear-killer's nature, either. Shirou Fubuki, that boy with his face, he seemed kind enough. When he wasn't angry. And they shared something, the two of them: a determination to protect their friends at all costs. All costs, that was, except sacrificing others. Sacrificing himself, however...
"Stop! If you hit him, you'll be removed from the game!"
He gives a start when he recalls that first vision. The gruff voice of the boy named Someoka still resonates clearly, and his warning...it's not entirely unlike Guts'.]
You think I want to see anyone die, especially in my place? I don't! But I'm not going to sacrifice anyone to protect myself or my family. I won't...I can't do that!