[He's back to getting too deep into his thoughts again. It only took a few moments. For Mio, too, it's difficult to focus on anything beyond the stark, strange differences. Should she want a life like that one?]

I guess if you're used to it... you'll still have your own problems, won't you? Even if you're free. You must still have some expectation for how your life is supposed to proceed, especially seeing so many people go through it.

[Her head leans to the side and rests on his shoulder. Their hands are already clasped, and Mio isn't sure how else to indicate that he needn't sit alone with his thoughts like this.]