"I can understand wanting to cling to the very few people you have, but... not like that. Not by making them change." She says, having tied herself in knots trying to win Kasumi's understanding - but at least Sumire was doing that to herself. It's not really better, but it is different.

Sumire sighs, her breath finally catching like she might start crying. "I felt like I was for so long. Sometimes I still do."