[ Xingchen has accepted that he's not in their world anymore, but he can't understand how he stepped into a world where this is possible. No one has mentioned the possibility that he'd find something he'd longed for while here.

Then, Song's 'mistake' finally helps Xinghcen realize this isn't based on his wish. He never wanted Song to bow before him or ask for forgiveness. He's accepted his fault in the pain Song must feel. ]

Please, don't bow.

[ No more so than what they do in greeting.

Cautiously, Xingchen moves forward. He can't see Song, but it's not hard to conjure his image. He hasn't forgotten a single feature. ]

I'm the one who lead to your pain. Please, Zichen... It's not you who should apologize. I should have thought about how my own actions would have lead to others being hurt. Because of me, many suffered.