"You failure of a brother," I say, locking eyes with the other Jack. His blood-red gaze is cold and unfeeling, but I don't waver. He needs to hear this, to understand. "Have you ever wondered what your sister would feel when she wakes up and finds out her brother is dead because of her? Have you ever considered her feelings in all of this? Does she even want to be saved that way?"
These are the exact words Mirayuki used on me. And now, I'm throwing them back at this idiot.
Ah… Mirayuki…
I can't believe that her words, spoken just moments ago, have actually helped me realize my true goal, shifting my perspective in the most profound way.
Yes, I'm selfish. I'm greedy.
Not only do I want to save Anna, but I also want to live, to stay by her side and fulfill my duty as her big brother. I want to protect her, be there to make her smile every day, cook her good food, tell her wonderful stories, and explore the world together with her.
