[ Tidus is familiar with Madoka's worries, her anxieties; their time in the kitchen not so long ago for him to forget. To encourage her to speak up - to not be so worried, or down on her own needs. ]

I really want a simple life again. [ But- ] Not like the one I used to have; I can never go back to that. But living with other people, only having small worries? Not thinking about other worlds - it'd be nice.

[ He fights to help and because he has to, but compared to other people, it's not a hero he wants to be.

He just wants to be him. Tidus. The guy playing sports, offering more to life than just hardships and despair. ]

But for now, this is where we are. [ For now, this is the only reality they have. ] We're stuck together, and we have to stick it out. All I know is, this isn't the end yet.

[ He gives her a light nudge with the arm around her shoulders. ]

But it's okay to sit around and feel miserable about everything every once in a while. [ ... ] I ever tell you what I like to do?