“It’s… hard to believe.”

Suguru starts by talking offhandedly. Seemingly, he doesn’t address anyone, but it’s clear to him who he’s talking to.

“I thought I’d be stuck in that funk forever… that the storm trapped in my head would never clear… but..”

A faint smile paints his lips. It’s genuine, a soft smile just like the ones he used to show before… everything.

“…things are… starting to brighten up now. Thank you…”