[That feels like a rejection. Tachihara almost drops his gaze, except that you never should, during practice. You should always treat it as though there's an enemy in front of you, and keep your head up like you're facing them, so that when you're in an actual fight it's already second nature. Tetcho taught him that.
He exhales, and adjusts his shoulders, his arms, in the way Tetcho is guiding him.]
I will. Even if I never gain it back, I'll keep working.
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He exhales, and adjusts his shoulders, his arms, in the way Tetcho is guiding him.]
I will. Even if I never gain it back, I'll keep working.
[Because what else can he do?]