Accept?

The word had a heavy meaning behind it.

Nao could feel such a weight in his shoulders,
urging him to hold his arms.

"...What do you mean by accept?"

"Exactly that,"

she muttered, looking off into the distance,
and away from his gaze.

"I learned to accept the fact that...

...that my life wouldn't be the same anymore."

Silence.

More silence.

Even more silence.