[even if subaru figured the ending would be that, that it could be someone close to him that would get away with it (whether because they can get the evidence no problem or because he'd never, ever suspect his own friends, would first defend them against any accusation even if it were true) it still takes him aback, and
...
he's hurt, but--]
Then let's just drop the case, Hina-chan. [quiet, just for him] I want the twins to rest in peace, but I don't want to accuse any of my friends.
[but he's someone who'd rather cut things short than do that, who'd take the fall for them, than ever begin to think his friends would do something like this. most of them don't know. actually, only one does know the full of it, and natsume would be livid if he heard subaru right now.]
Sasara and Yori-chan are so brave for pointing fingers and trying, even if they know it'll put 'em in a bad spot, but I... I don't want to think of anyone I know going this far.
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he's hurt, but--]
Then let's just drop the case, Hina-chan. [quiet, just for him] I want the twins to rest in peace, but I don't want to accuse any of my friends.
[but he's someone who'd rather cut things short than do that, who'd take the fall for them, than ever begin to think his friends would do something like this. most of them don't know. actually, only one does know the full of it, and natsume would be livid if he heard subaru right now.]
Sasara and Yori-chan are so brave for pointing fingers and trying, even if they know it'll put 'em in a bad spot, but I... I don't want to think of anyone I know going this far.