[Akira, with enough fussing, does help out when he needs to, but he's definitely a lot more proactive in emergencies—he spends more time picking on his siblings than helping out with chores, and Taeko cleans up after any minor messes. The proper response here should really be that he'll help out more too, but it is what it is.]
I know you're always worried about imposing, but she's glad to have another older kid staying with her. One that doesn't give her any trouble.
[But he's not going to stop giving her trouble anytime soon, and it's evident in his tone—an almost flighty observation.]
...That...goes for me too, y'know. I know you've gotta get home, but. I'm glad you ended up here, if you had to go somewhere.
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[Akira, with enough fussing, does help out when he needs to, but he's definitely a lot more proactive in emergencies—he spends more time picking on his siblings than helping out with chores, and Taeko cleans up after any minor messes. The proper response here should really be that he'll help out more too, but it is what it is.]
I know you're always worried about imposing, but she's glad to have another older kid staying with her. One that doesn't give her any trouble.
[But he's not going to stop giving her trouble anytime soon, and it's evident in his tone—an almost flighty observation.]
...That...goes for me too, y'know. I know you've gotta get home, but. I'm glad you ended up here, if you had to go somewhere.
[Nailed it.]