[ He frowns, kicking him back gently. ]

It's just that...

[ He doesn't want Satoru to feel lonely, that's all. He's the closest, dearest friend that he's ever had, and even if he's not sure if that's enough to keep him from slipping, it's one of the only things that drives him to stay on the path of a sorcerer. ]

Take your own advice and don't bottle things up.

Even if I leave, it's not because I don't care about the school or you and Shoko. So...

[ trust me. ]