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Originally Posted by Kamen Rider Die

A QUESTION

I’m not sure how probing or introspective I want these questions to get, but this episode got me thinking about friendship, and about emotional support. It’s so tricky sometimes, to know the best way to help our friends out when they’re having a tough time. I think both Tendou and Misaki are right about what someone might need to feel better, even if they both might not be right about what Kagami needs. So, and feel free to skip this if it’s way too baring of the emotions, but how would you prefer your friends help you when you’re feeling bad about yourself: by being there for you, or by leaving you alone? I’m definitely more the type to just need some time alone to reset, so maybe Tendou’s distance would be what I’m looking for. I’m sure I’d regret experiencing his tough love, though!

Typically I'm the friend who's energetic and annoying most of the time, so during the rare times that I'm feeling down, I tend to shut myself off and lock myself away in a cave so to speak. That said, in my own personal experience, having someone reach out to let me know that they care does wonders, and it's almost always been just the thing I needed to get me going again.

Tip for those who prefer to be left alone though; If you have friends like me, be sure to let them know that it's not a personal knock against them that you need time to yourself. Even though my brain knows the situation has nothing to do with me most of the time, it still hurts that all I can do is sit back and do nothing whenever it happens. So if you have friends who are very affectionate, then they'd probably appreciate the heads-up, I imagine.