[She doesn't reply right off the bat because, well. That's easier said than done! The what ifs are killing her, Hajime. But she knows insisting will only make the other person insist as well, and that's not comfortable for either of them.]
I know. [Well, technically.] I just wish there was something we could have done for her.
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No... No, don't you dare apologize! Please don't say sorry when it's not even your fault in the first place...!
[She's just gonna rush forward and, since Kasumi's hands are occupied, she will just place her hands on those crossed forearms and gently squeeze.]
It's not your fault, Yoshizawa-chan... it's not. Please don't blame yourself.
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I know. [Well, technically.] I just wish there was something we could have done for her.