I am, actually. I’m not as concerned about myself. I don’t really have any doubts there. I made a promise and I intend to keep it, and there’s nothing I wouldn’t do to see it to the end. But as for Mochi… there’s something special about his smile, and I want to see it over and over and over. I just don’t know what will happen here. I can only try. [ which is exactly what he plans to do, but that doesn’t mean he’s not a little worried. ]

[ he pats the spot on the bed beside him. ]