[ She makes a troubled face for a few moments, trying to understand what he means. Sure, she had felt like Light might be better off without her at times, but that only drove her to become useful to him, become something irreplaceable. ]
So...you don't want to become a person that she wouldn't be better without?
[ Misa comes from a perspective of being willing to change herself in any way to stay with the person she loved, so it's confusing to her to see someone talk about their fiancée in such a way. ]
I believe it's possible for me to care for someone... in a platonic sort of way. But love wouldn't be the correct description for it, just devotion and care, the word is much too big for me to use without a care in the world.
[ So, yeah, unfortunately that goes without saying that he means everyone. ]
It's quite troubling. And even though I yearn for these emotions I can not feel, it also means that I don't feel envious of the people around me, like yourself, who can so easily. But this detachment from common feelings have followed me all my life.
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So...you don't want to become a person that she wouldn't be better without?
[ Misa comes from a perspective of being willing to change herself in any way to stay with the person she loved, so it's confusing to her to see someone talk about their fiancée in such a way. ]
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[ There's a difference, obviously. Changing as a person appears to be ultimately difficult for him as he's grown into this cold, stoic role. ]
I can't say that I'm a person who can love another so easily.
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[ She can't imagine a life without love. Love is what makes the world go 'round, gives her life meaning. ]
You don't think you can love anyone? Or is it just her...?
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I believe it's possible for me to care for someone... in a platonic sort of way. But love wouldn't be the correct description for it, just devotion and care, the word is much too big for me to use without a care in the world.
[ So, yeah, unfortunately that goes without saying that he means everyone. ]
It's quite troubling. And even though I yearn for these emotions I can not feel, it also means that I don't feel envious of the people around me, like yourself, who can so easily. But this detachment from common feelings have followed me all my life.