[ Yu considers that for a long moment. ]

My uncle might worry. His daughter, my cousin Nanako, is still pretty young. I think he'd want to be sure she'll be safe with you in the house. [ Yu smiles, though, encouraging. ] But don't worry. I can convince him.

[ Probably.

As for the rest of his friends... ]

I'm sure my friends will be surprised, but they'll accept you. That's just how we are.

[ They came together thanks to being a bunch of outcast misfits who were all alone, after all. They're all a little strange. Abruptly, a thought comes to Yu, and he smiles. ]

Wait until you meet Kuma. He might surprise you.

[ Kuma still surprises all of them, honestly.

This is the most he's spoken since Yu fell into Chatterclock's room. It's not that he minds talking - he's just not usually given to it. Not unless there's a need. And right now, there is a need - to reassure Chatterclock. ]

Still, it's your decision. Why don't you see how you feel about it when we get out of here? And don't worry about me.

[ His smile is quieter now, but still sincere. ]

I'm doing just fine.

[ He's been through worse, weirder, and harder. ]