Mirai picked a strand of hair and twined it round. He pulled it gingerly away from his head and thought about what kept him here, listening to this sympathy. He was quite sure he couldn't tolerate it longer. Unfortunately, Kura seemed a bit too gentle for certain things. This pleased Mirai.

"You're a kind guy, Kura-kun," he said. He was considerate with thought for the gentleness of his tone. The entirety of it was thankful and friendly. "I think I ought to give you at least a general offer of a drink."