[He almost forgets Rin is there, the room and everything in it melting away and only leaving Monaka left in the center of it all. His chest flutters at hearing her voice, seeing her smile, and for a moment he forgets about his own worries and fear.]

I wish I could be there to see it. Your arrangements have always been beautiful...

[He's caught up in a memory of her, smiling and laughing with others, before he snaps out of it at her own question.

It felt like a slap to the face.] ... I've been well as I can be, I guess. [His answer feels weak, lacking the warmth that Monaka's own words gave him. He just felt unsure.]