[Roji doesn't know why he even asked that. He heard the boy loud and clear. Maybe he's just in brief denial. That innocent, kind kid...why did it have to be him? Why does it have to happen to anyone?
As always with this situation, he was somewhat prepared for the possibility...but preparedness still doesn't make it any easier.]
Er, I apologize. I'll keep a lookout for his return...
[voice]
[Roji doesn't know why he even asked that. He heard the boy loud and clear. Maybe he's just in brief denial. That innocent, kind kid...why did it have to be him? Why does it have to happen to anyone?
As always with this situation, he was somewhat prepared for the possibility...but preparedness still doesn't make it any easier.]
Er, I apologize. I'll keep a lookout for his return...
[What else can he say?]