[The last thing he wanted to do was make her cry. If he wasn't so taken aback he would have had the good sense to be nervous as to whether or not he was about to end up tossed.]

...then I guess we're both in the same position.

[It's not as though he truly believes Kazuma wouldn't. No-- he's fairly certain he'd be equally exasperated at the both of them for managing to blame themselves for such a thing. But even so... if Susato intended to carry that responsibility with her, then the least he could do was carry it with her.]

Even when I don't, I will always need you. And I'll be right here with you too. So if you ever need me-- just say so.

[He reaches out and takes her hand once she's dried her eyes.]