Tch... [still trying to put on his tough face, Shiro scowls up at Ichigo from under pools of his long white hair, eyes dark] I do know you better than anyone.

[Even better than I know myself.]

Instinct is worthless in this situation. Nothing I know helps me.

I'm not giving up. I just can't be somethin' I'm not. Don't fucking put words in my mouth. I... Just...

[crack.]

I don't...

[shatter.]


I don't know what to do!