[...ah. That is rather sobering, and the smile... actually falls away from Shido's face. Unlike Akira, he was only kissed twice, so he'd only had a pleasant buzz... but it wasn't enough to guard him from the realization of how, once again, his actions so dramatically degraded someone's life.

...and somehow, because it's Akira, it... hurts even more?]

Sounds like multiple jobs, to me. A full year, hm... [A sigh, then he shakes his head.] What a shame that they would deliberately distance themselves from such a brilliant young man. Truly, they don't know what they lost.

[Waaaas that a lot? That felt... strangely like a lot... but there's no taking it back now.

He coughs a little into his hand.]

In any case, people are just human, Akira. Even parents. And it doesn't excuse demanding so much of you, but it does mean even though he's your father, what he thinks of you doesn't determine your worth.

After all... [His tone grows warm.] You've helped my son through so much. You're part of the reason he's able to smile and laugh and be full of life, even after living through so much pain, misery, and hopelessness. When you're with him, I can tell just by looking how you bring so much joy into his life.

You've made him truly and honestly happy... and for that, I'm eternally grateful.