unsaid | help

... at the very least, if it is truly our friend, he will have his memories returned to him come tomorrow. Perhaps it is a conversation we ought bring up.

But you are correct that there are many details still shrouded in mystery.

[ ... ]

What would you do if it is him?

Ask him why.

[ . . . ]

It would be out of my understanding of his character. Even if we might not know the minds of others... it would be quite the surprise.

That it would be...

In any case, we won't know until tomorrow. Hopefully it will only be a misunderstanding, and if not, we can see if he was also compelled or not.

Mm, we shall see. I imagine Bradley Bain might be taking the loss rather poorly in particular…

But I still nonetheless considered Aikawa a friend. [and a brief flash of sadness passes through his expression] I cannot say I find myself appreciative, of this new experience of finding the departed out of touch.

I suppose it's meant to keep a sense of urgency. Or they simply want it to hurt more.

... that was two losses in one week for that school. And I believe Cloud is now the only one left from where he is from, too.

... even if it is incidental, it is certainly not fortunate.

[for all these people from the same place to suddenly be targeted]

It must sit heavier for Cloud Strife - as the one previously tasked with overseeing the experience.

[jiji can't imagine how he'd feel, if he lost both tsuru and futaba]

He is not one to admit how it makes him feel.

[ well, in a way. he'll easily admit if it angers him.

... ]

But I think he has people to watch over him.