[ Now, if they weren't in a situation like this, Mikazuki would have an easy answer. But the fact of the matter is, he doesn't. But a simple 'that's up to you', he thinks, is something that won't cut it, even though he knows most of his peers would, and even in the past he would've said something like that only to leave it at that. ]

It's up to you, but...I'm sure there have been people who have reached out to you, right? Why not try putting your trust in those people too? It's better than distrusting everyone, at this point.

[ Mikazuki gives her hand a squeeze, and tries to give what he means to be a reassuring smile. ]