[Well. Takeru never thought about it that way before. That was why when he wanted to say something? Nothing came out in return. Instead, he just let that sink in for a few moments before he finally respond]

Yes, you're right, it does. I care a lot about my friends and my friends do care a lot about me. Maybe...it wouldn't be fair to keep them from worrying about me.

[A beat] And especially to someone like you! You're not trash, you're my friend! You shouldn't say that about yourselves, you should be brave!