[Natsuno is surprised when he takes his hand again. He isn't expecting Riku to take his hand again and he looks at him a little wide-eyed when he does. He sucks in a breath at his words, and the warmth is starting to go away. He squeezes his hand and leans over, hiding his face into Riku's shoulder.]

It's not your fault. Like I said, it doesn't hurt as much as it used to...it's not as hard.

[He speaks softly.]

I guess it's part of being alive, huh?