(kimihiro listens, because that's what he does best, and also because while different, their world is similar enough that some of this makes sense, while the rest really doesn't. he has been to the yokai realm, and while it can be quite terrifying, he would hardly call it 'hell'.

either way, he takes a drag before retiring the pipe for the time being.)

I... Do you know Jorougumo? She said that as my power becomes stronger, I might cross the line and become one of you. When I was home, it rang true. I would heal quicker, I didn't need these.

(kimihiro just fixes the glasses on his face, as to punctuate his words.)

It was fine, back home. It was a decision that I made. Here, it's... Terrifying.