Studying to be a doctor in order to help your sister... that's gotta be an enormous amount of pressure, he thinks. Whether it was 'more important' than someone else, he can't really even imagine, but it sounds like a tough spot to be in for everyone involved. Probably even more tough if no one's seen or heard from Kei in a while, hopefully that sister is doing okay. What a truly awful situation.

He gives that another moment of quiet, respectful thought before humming slightly in acknowledgement. "Kind of like a fresh start, huh?"

Even if it's a fresh start with a lot of baggage brought along, at least they're the only ones who really have to dwell on it.