Re: 2/2
[he takes a deep breath, then moves to take Persephone's hands and holds them a bit tightly. He looks away though, not really able to look at her while he tells her]
I might not be able to keep my promise. I'm a clone, but the technology used at the time wasn't complete. That's why my body won't last much longer. I don't know when the symptoms will start showing, but it looks like whether Ayumu kills me or not, I won't live past nineteen at best.
[he looks at her now]
But, it's fine. Rory— he said even if I might not be able to wish to live a longer life, we might find a different solution. So I won't lose hope yet. I just need to rest on it and let it sink in.