677 It is already impossible

If she could hold him tightly, perhaps she could squeeze away all of his worries. But even she understood that was impossible. If a single hug is enough to disperse people's pain, then this world would not have so many people suffering.

Yuhi's gaze met hers, and he sighed. He brushed his fingers across her cheek. "Sorry, I got worked up again." He lightly kissed her eyelids. "I'm fine, don't worry."

Is he really? This reaction of his reminds her of something similar. Back then, Yuhi was so distant from others because of a friend he lost, a friend he failed to save during one of his missions. Perhaps he is reacting this way because he still hasn't gotten over what happened back then?