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[It wasn't that he wanted to cry, far from it. The act only made him feel more weak and helpless, but he couldn't keep them from rolling down his cheeks. Why couldn't he see? Why was something as simple as walking down this hallway so difficult? What had happened to him?]

N-no!

[He tugged at the hand Lee still held. As if being carried would be any better. Not only would it be humiliating, but he couldn't force Lee to do that!]

It's better if... if you go on ahead. I'll catch up. I don't want to slow you Lee-san!

B-but... Chihiro-kun! [Even if Chihiro can't see it, Rock Lee shakes his head and speaks softly.]

You would not slow me down at all. Actually, the effect would be the opposite.

If it's to look after a dear friend, I will end up moving twice as quickly and twice as carefully! You will only help me, Chihiro-kun!

[He winces as he sees flashes of that memory he saw from that mysterious boy in the glasses, who played with Chihiro's body and blood... and then he calls out.]

I... I cannot leave behind!

[Opposite? Chihiro feels a stab of guilt, though he can't see Lee's expression. They've only known each-other a short time in these games, but he's been so kind and selfless. He doesn't have it in him to refuse the plea, even if it's a wound to his own pride.

He wrings his hands, careful of the new scrape across his palm, and even though he can't see Lee, his eyes naturally seem to gravitate toward the floor.]

If... If you're sure Lee-san. I'm... I'm very sorry to trouble you. I... I'm sorry I'm so useless.

Chihiro-kun... You are not useless, and this will be no trouble! You know, even if you just cheer me on, that will help me a lot! Otherwise, I might never find my way out of here by myself!

So... Please, let me help you. Let us help each other!

[If there are no further objections, Lee will reach over to scoop Chihiro up in his arms.]

[Cheer him on? Would that really help? Was Lee humoring him? He couldn't bring himself to argue further, so he just nodded and let out a startled sound when Lee picked him up.

Lee didn't seem so much bigger than he was, but he was really strong! It was hard not to envy that.]

O...oh! Please... do your best then Lee-san. I will believe in you!

[He collects Chihiro in his arms easily enough, and he smiles.]

You do?!

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[He collects Chihiro in his arms easily enough, and he smiles.]

You do?! <small[He sounds genuinely surprised.] Chihiro-kun! With your belief powering me, I feel ready to take on any obstacle! Youth at full power!

[Rock Lee then starts to run while carrying Chihiro!]

[He can't see the smile, but the surprise in Lee's voice comes as kind of a shock. Of course Lee is strong and brave! Chihiro knows that even from their short encounters. Is believing in someone really that helpful?

The ride is bumpy, but even without sight, it's easy to tell how quickly they are moving. Was Lee really this strong?!]

O... of course I believe in you! I wish... I could be strong like you Lee-san!

Ah...! I am very touched to hear that!

But, do you not realize? You are in the springtime of your youth! Through hard work, any wish can come true! And I would be glad to help you, Chihiro-san!

[He runs through corridor after corridor as he speaks, still trying to find any sort of exit.]

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