Because you don't want to be a burden they have to look after, and start resenting you?
[ His brows furrow. ]
... I'm not trying to assume your feelings or say we're the same, but I feel that way too. You don't have to lean on me if you don't want to, but I'm not here because I think you're a kid. I'm here because we're a team.
Yeah. Teams look after each other because you know there's no success unless everyone achieves it together, and good teamwork means relying and trusting one another.
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[ His brows furrow. ]
... I'm not trying to assume your feelings or say we're the same, but I feel that way too. You don't have to lean on me if you don't want to, but I'm not here because I think you're a kid. I'm here because we're a team.
[ Sports anime... ]
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... Because we're a team?
[ has never seen a sports anime... ]
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So... I want to be a good teammate.
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... I think you are one.
I'll be okay. I promise. And if I think there's something I can't handle on my own... I'll tell you.
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All right. I'm trusting you.
[ And she can enjoy her tea! ]