[Gai's death did change some things. After his own death Funeral Parlor disbanded, Shu became the president of Tennozu. He wasn't exactly fit to be a leader. Unlike Gai who's good at that sort of thing naturally, it was a much more difficult task for Shu. Despite that, he knew his weaknesses and tried to change them so he could lead everyone into prosperity. Hare's death took him down a bumpy road. That's where most of his change came from.
In spite of everything, he hadn't changed completely. Some part of him was still the Shu that Gai was familiar with. Shu valued his friendship with Gai and he didn't want to hurt Gai by telling the truth. All he could do was honestly tell Gai that he couldn't say it.]
Sorry, I can't tell you.
[That apology came with a small smile that told Gai that he shouldn't worry about it. So much for that.]
[Even with all of the evident changes in Shu's demeanor, some things haven't changed at all. It's obvious to Gai that whatever happened is something that would make Gai worry, so Shu is trying to protect him by not telling him, which in turn only serves to make him more concerned. Really, what did Shu expect the outcome to be when he refused to explain? Gai is not pleased.]
Shu.
[There's a very clear warning to his tone now: "tell me or else I'll force it out of you." Because as much as he cares about Shu, he's still a fighter first and foremost, and he still lives by that code even here. Unlike Shu, there's no smile on his face.]
[His resolve is set. Making his voice as firm as possible. How could he possibly tell Gai that he came back from the dead? There's no way he could.]
Gai.
Whatever happened there doesn't matter here. Let's just move on already. [Shu hoped that would encourage Gai into dropping the topic, but he knew that Gai was persistent about these things. Figured he'd try it anyways.]
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action; day 93
In spite of everything, he hadn't changed completely. Some part of him was still the Shu that Gai was familiar with. Shu valued his friendship with Gai and he didn't want to hurt Gai by telling the truth. All he could do was honestly tell Gai that he couldn't say it.]
Sorry, I can't tell you.
[That apology came with a small smile that told Gai that he shouldn't worry about it. So much for that.]
action; day 93
Shu.
[There's a very clear warning to his tone now: "tell me or else I'll force it out of you." Because as much as he cares about Shu, he's still a fighter first and foremost, and he still lives by that code even here. Unlike Shu, there's no smile on his face.]
action; day 93
[His resolve is set. Making his voice as firm as possible. How could he possibly tell Gai that he came back from the dead? There's no way he could.]
Gai.
Whatever happened there doesn't matter here. Let's just move on already. [Shu hoped that would encourage Gai into dropping the topic, but he knew that Gai was persistent about these things. Figured he'd try it anyways.]