>>19421328Ash stood up and took a seat at the end of the bed in a surprising display of reassurance and warmth.
>Kanako.>Trust isn't something you do for others. It's something you do for yourself.>Carmody and Sola... aren't the bad guys.>They're being manipulated. Used.>I'm sure you can... find some common ground there.Ash sighed and gazed at the bleak, bland wallpaper of the hospital room.
>Life isn't about not making mistakes.>It's about not making mistakes your life.>I'm... happy to hear you're gonna push through and keep wrestling.>... You fought well, Kanako. I was very impressed.She turned to look over at her student.
>I'm not gonna pick favorites. It's my duty as a mentor to prepare all my pupils.>But believe me when I say I'll do everything I can to make sure you're ready to fight for that top spot. >... And to make sure it's a spot worth fighting for. 