[For a moment there, he's actually worried Chihiro might burst into tears and his amused expression fades instantly. Some words of encouragement and support are cut off before he even has the chance to say them.]
Chihiro --
[It wouldn't do them any good if they were both to get emotional, so Makoto swallows it down and offers one of his encouraging smiles.]
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Chihiro --
[It wouldn't do them any good if they were both to get emotional, so Makoto swallows it down and offers one of his encouraging smiles.]
-- that means a lot. It does. Thank you.