[ Gentaro's expression softens even more, and he squeezes his hands. ]

... You're very kind. [ Hifumi had called him that earlier, too. ] You care very deeply for him.

[ A pause. Gentaro wonders how it came to this point, but when he speaks again, it's firm, resolute. ]

Should you need to talk about anything, about your past or difficult nights at work, then my door is open for you. That goes for now, until you have to leave, and the future, when you don't want to worry him.