human
Kenichi:  "You’ve calmed down?"
gpt
Subaru:  "—Yeah, sorry. I really caused you a lot of trouble."
human
Kenichi:  "Ya sure did. Look at my shirt. I’ve got tears and snot all over the middle of it. I can’t walk around and have the neighbors see me like this, it’s embarrassing." Subaru was no longer crying when Kenichi flicked his forehead with a finger, the corners of his mouth curling into a smile. With that grin on his face, he gazed at Subaru who, after bawling his eyes out, wore an expression that was equal parts sad and apologetic. Kenichi sighed as he spoke again.
gpt
Kenichi:  "I’m not sure what you were sobbing like that for, but it’s embarrassing, so I’ll keep it a secret. Be grateful to me for that at least."
human
Subaru:  “…Yeah. I’m grateful. Truly, from the bottom of my heart, more than anyone in the world.”
gpt
Kenichi:  "If you put it that way even I’m gonna blush…" When his father scratched his own face with an embarrassed smile, Subaru lowered his listless gaze. Kenichi’s shoulders sank when he saw his son’s demeanor. Then he waved as if shooing a fly away as he pushed on.
human
Kenichi:  "OK, crybaby, head home already. Daddy’s still in the mood to stroll around a bit, so I’ll head back after a little detour. I’ll get weird looks if I’m walking around with a guy crying like you."
gpt
Subaru:  “…They’d wonder what in the world that father and son are doing at their age, huh?”
human
Kenichi:  "Damn right they would. If I go back home with you together now, I’ll get embarrassed by weird rumors between my friends, so…"
gpt
Subaru:  “You know, those are, like, famous last words, so watch out, okay?” Poking fun at his father’s statement reflexively, Subaru felt painful nostalgia running through his heart. Gritting his teeth and biting it back down by force, Subaru went,
human
Subaru:  “Later,” raising a hand Kenichi’s way.
gpt
Subaru:  "I’ll head back first, then. Just make sure the cops don’t stop you for anything, ’kay, Daddy?”
human
Kenichi:  "Sorry, I ain’t biting on that joke. Everyone round these parts knows me already."
gpt
Subaru:  “I wasn’t joking.” Once again, he was saved by his father’s unchanging demeanor. Subaru hated himself for that. Just how much did he crave the chance to depend on and wish to be indulged by others? He really was incorrigible.
human
Subaru:  “…” He didn’t want to show Kenichi such weakness any longer. Taking a single, deep breath, Subaru then turned his back on his father, setting his mind on becoming a stronger person. At that rate, he was set to walk out at a rapid pace, departing as quickly as poss—
gpt
Kenichi:  “—Hey, Subaru.” From behind, Kenichi’s voice brought his feet to a spontaneous halt.
human
Kenichi:  "I’m sure you’ve got a lot of stuff goin’ on, so I only have one thing to say to you."
gpt
Subaru:  “…”
human
Kenichi:  “Hang in there—I’ve got high hopes for you, Son.” Subaru had always clenched a worry of betraying his father’s expectations without ever letting it go.