[Very gently, Kouta reaches up to gather Pachirisu from his shoulder, setting him onto the ground and nudging him away to continue playing. With that done, he stalks after Micchy, grabbing for his wrist to hold the other in place and keep him from running away.]

You apologized to me, didn't you? You said you were sorry for everything that happened. You're sorry for hurting me, that things turned out this way. You're trying to help me stop it. You wouldn't say you were sorry unless you meant it.

[He pulls hard on Micchy's arm, a mix of sorrow and anger on his face. It makes his heart ache to see his friend like this, but he hates it, at the same time.]

I forgive you! Even if you don't want it. So, please, Micchy... I would never let anyone hurt you, even yourself, so stop thinking you're such a bad person. You became a Rider to help protect us, right?

[Aah, great. He's starting to get emotional, taking a deep breath and fighting down the urge to cry.]

You don't have to carry something like this... I forgive you. So... please. Forgive yourself, even if you don't think you deserve it.