>>52675507Exactly, he did something he didn't actually want to do for the sake of protecting those he loved, but still actually going through with killing so many innocents took a toll on him, he was just a kid who never got to live his life and was put into a horrible position. It's the same as Reiner pretending to be all stoic and carrying the mission to bring down the wall and then ending up severely traumatized and guilt ridden by his actions.
>>52675378And it's specifically because of that regret and despair that he breaks down like he did. He didn't want to die, he was scared, he didn't want to say goodbye to his loved ones so abruptly, he never got to live and be happy, never got to be with the one he loved, he knew he was hours away from fucking dying so of course he was going to break down in front of his most dearest friend. AnR retards are insufferable, my god.