"This was the Shion that he knew. The intelligent, gentle, faithful, airheaded, and clumsy Shion."

"Everyone will accept you the way you are. I'm sure you can be the person you wanted to be, Sougo-san."

"Have a little more confidence, will you? Stay just the way you are."

"I've watched him this whole time! His effort, his senses, just how much he loves skating..."

"You're too nice, and people take advantage of you. So I can't leave you alone."

"Let me hear them. Your very own one thousand and one stories."

"Maybe he was just straightforward, maybe just pure and innocent. But in the end, he was incredibly simple."

"It doesn't matter what you are. I just want you here by my side."

"He doesn't talk much, but he's really nice! It's just that nobody knows how hard he's trying. No one knows how he looks when he smiles."

"He’s clumsy and unpredictable, but once he makes up his mind, there's no stopping him."

"His happiness and gratitude come across as genuine, and those around him can't help but smile."

"You say you're not good at expressing yourself?! The whole reason I invited you into our band is because your song shook me to my core!"