I could have still enjoyed my childhood while knowing what my future would entail though! [ Takumi and Dia apparently did, even knowing their duties as royalty or successors of important families. ] At least I would have known! Wouldn't have had to think or worry about what I'd do with my life instead... could have taken pride in it.

[ like the way Dia takes pride in being a successor and Takumi has no problems with being a second in line prince to his big brother... the way they both seem so educated and capable and not the sheltered fool he sometimes feels he is in comparison to them.

he slumps, he's not... trying to be upset. but it's all a lot to take in ]

I'm honoured dad, truly. I want you to have faith in me and be proud of me! It's just a shock.