[ That question cuts deeper than Huaisang probably realizes. Were they close? Somehow this place has taught him what that really looks like. Even his friends that he cared deeply about all kept their own secrets. So did he, really, so how could he blame them? But their last words still make it difficult for him to tell how much of their friendship was one sided. Had they ever really considered him a friend in the end? Whether they did or not, they were the only ones he had.
Makoto's expression goes distant a moment, taking a deep breath before answering. ]
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Makoto's expression goes distant a moment, taking a deep breath before answering. ]
Yeah, I did. At least, I considered them friends.