[ It isn't Umemiya's fault. Endo invited him. But this situation causes old, barely conquered habits to slip through, and Endo simply lets him apologize and take on that burden. It's fucked up, but Endo wants him to blame himself; it gratifies him in some small, ugly way that he wouldn't be able to dig into even if he wanted to. Despite everything, he's still himself — a manipulative asshole who prefers to move pawns according to his — and ultimately Takiishi's — desires. So screw it. Umemiya can feel bad.
There's an honest answer to Umemiya's question, which is that there is something that isn't turning out okay, but Endo is back to dismissiveness, a wall firmly back in place. ]
You heard him. It's no big deal.
[ At the least, Takiishi did not say anything to indicate that he cares either which way, aside from being surprised at the situation.
It is a big deal though — to Endo, if no one else. ]
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There's an honest answer to Umemiya's question, which is that there is something that isn't turning out okay, but Endo is back to dismissiveness, a wall firmly back in place. ]
You heard him. It's no big deal.
[ At the least, Takiishi did not say anything to indicate that he cares either which way, aside from being surprised at the situation.
It is a big deal though — to Endo, if no one else. ]