"Sorry, Riku." Gai forced a weak smile, though it looked more like a grimace.
He was a useless senior, unable to protect his juniors, and even... needing a junior on the verge of a breakdown to comfort him.
Riku's face remained pale, but his expression seemed to have returned to normal. "It's nothing, Gai. It was my problem... But don't worry, you guys. I... I will never just die like that!"
Chapter 84