I didn't used to be. [ He's honest, immediately, especially about this topic. ] But I learned how to hope for the best.

[ Because he had to. Because it meant that people would be able to do the same, to look on the bright side, even if it seemed like there wasn't one. So he'll look at this situation with the same kind of hope, even if it's careful.

At least it looks like she's started to eat, too. Souji'll take that small victory along with the smiles. ]

It does. And it can be hard to stick with it, sometimes, but once you learn... I don't know, I don't think I'll ever look back from it.