[ In spite of his words, Junpei is actually desperate for comfort. He's burying his head in the crook of the other's shoulder as he's brought in close, a small tremble running through his body as an aftershock sob escapes. ]

... I ... would you be mad if ... I ... I can't kill it. I thought about it. I thought of doing it and never telling you ... but ... I couldn't. I know that's stupid.