Teary-eyed and grateful, Toru clutched at the tissue. He wasn't even in a state to recoil from his senpai's touch, and thus dabbed at his eyes until the dampness abated.
"E-er... n-no, I can't quit the competition... s-so..." Face flushed red, Toru felt the tears start to well up again.
"B-but I can't compete! I-I can't get up on stage, in front of the whole school! A-and I can't sing..." He was starting to buckle, to twist inwards, bringing his head down with his hands.