[No, he doesn't go for her jugular. But there is a moment of absolute incomprehension, then a brief flash of denial - not Jennifer, surely? - followed by a surge of revulsion he can't quite fight down. Hijikata must surely have felt it, and more than anything, that is the thought that makes him cast his eyes down to the ground. He shouldn't feel like that about a decision his God had made. He shouldn't. And Jennifer... Does she really deserve that?
Being a Nora is wrong. He knows that at the very core of his being. But at the very same core, he also knows that Hijikata is the best God anyone could possibly have. He understands why Jennifer would feel the same. He is certain that Hijikata would never do anything that's... well, wrong.
The two instincts clash with each other for a painful moment, as Souji clutches at a handful of Jennifer's sleeve that he's still holding, eyes glued to the floor. But in the end, Hijikata wins out. As he always does. As he probably always will. He will trust his decision in this, but-]
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Being a Nora is wrong. He knows that at the very core of his being. But at the very same core, he also knows that Hijikata is the best God anyone could possibly have. He understands why Jennifer would feel the same. He is certain that Hijikata would never do anything that's... well, wrong.
The two instincts clash with each other for a painful moment, as Souji clutches at a handful of Jennifer's sleeve that he's still holding, eyes glued to the floor. But in the end, Hijikata wins out. As he always does. As he probably always will. He will trust his decision in this, but-]
Do you love him? [His voice is almost pleading.]