[Simple conclusion or not, it's hard to argue with the facts. Atsushi should be glad with what he's accomplished - and he is! But he's still more confused, and wondering if this is temporary, and -...
He really needs to stop that, and learn to accept good things when they happen. He used to be getting better at that, but when the source of the "good" seems to be himself, that makes it another story entirely. It's easy to accept good things from other people, and never expect more than what he's given, not even blaming people if their attention turns sour; it's different when good things come from within him, because then he needs to keep delivering.]
Yes... [It really is magic. And he really did it. It's hard to believe, but he forces himself to take a breath, to release it, and try to let go of his doubts at the same time.] I'm glad.
[He forces a tiny smile. Whatever the reason he got these powers, and however long they may last, he was able to help a friend. That makes him happy - and it will likely make him happier, the more he learns that he can count on this new magic.]
... You're really feeling all right? There's nothing strange?
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He really needs to stop that, and learn to accept good things when they happen. He used to be getting better at that, but when the source of the "good" seems to be himself, that makes it another story entirely. It's easy to accept good things from other people, and never expect more than what he's given, not even blaming people if their attention turns sour; it's different when good things come from within him, because then he needs to keep delivering.]
Yes... [It really is magic. And he really did it. It's hard to believe, but he forces himself to take a breath, to release it, and try to let go of his doubts at the same time.] I'm glad.
[He forces a tiny smile. Whatever the reason he got these powers, and however long they may last, he was able to help a friend. That makes him happy - and it will likely make him happier, the more he learns that he can count on this new magic.]
... You're really feeling all right? There's nothing strange?