[She softens a little, offering a faint smile in reply as she nods once more, agreeing with him more readily this time. That was a pretty good protag lecture, Kou.]

I appreciate it. And honestly, that's my hope— as important as it is to help whoever I can, I hope that it sets an example for others, too.

[More people should step forward, speak up. Protect those who are being overlooked, treated like they don't matter.]