[It's a good thing this is written, because really, people and their timing for these questions. Because 11 years ago on this day, he did just that for his little brother's sake, and his own as well. And filtered, because well, he's not wanting Joshua to feel guilty about that. But perhaps it can help Nagisa, since he would understand what her parents felt.]

It isn't uncommon for someone who has to raise a child to do. I did it so my little brother wouldn't die. He became my sole responsibility due to a tragic event and I had to change a lot of my plans for his sake.