[If anything, Ayumu looks slightly pleased to see such sentiments echoed back at him, for once.] Those are my thoughts exactly.

Even before I met Hizumi I decided I didn't want to be his murderer. I want to find a solution for all of this where no one has to die, and this place might provide more options than I'd find in our world.

[He runs a hand through his hair, expression growing more muted. He should have expected Hizumi to do something so--] I didn't give him that wound. He's convinced himself his death is the only option, so he didn't take my answer well.