[He goes quiet and listens. Just... literally be there? It sounds too simple. It feels like there's a catch.]

[When was the last time someone was 'there for him' when he was in his world? He can't even think of one aside from maybe... Machi? He looks down at his hands and takes another breath, trying to brush those thoughts from his mind.]

I just want you to be okay. ... And to be someone you can rely on. I know I'm not an adult, but -

[He knows it's different. He's still 'a kid' to someone like Daniel, but... even he can be there, be reliable.]

I... I guess I've just been thinking more about myself. How... how I felt. I'm... I'm sorry, sensei.

[He hesitates and bows his head a little. He doesn't do this often, so Daniel better appreciate it!]