[ Something prickles at Yuji, and his eyes get a little damp, before he licks his lips, face pressed tight against Raidou. ]

Before my grandpa died... He asked me to promise.

[ A shaky breath. Yuji can remember the words, as if they're branded on his skin, the last words his grandfather ever said to him. ]

'You're a strong kid, so help people. It doesn't have to be all the time, just whenever you can... Don't expect gratitude. Just help them.'

[ He laughs, hoarsely. ]

I want to keep that promise, even if he cursed me in the end.