It's certainly a big reason why these were all inside thoughts, truths that were not really worth speaking of. There were plenty of good reasons to lie in the world. Very justifiable reasons! Gen winced and closed his eyes.

"I keep saying I don't want to die and that's the truth, Senku-chan! I assure you of that, that I'll do my best to avoid - any kind of situation like that happening," Gen told him. "Forgive me, my dear - I know you hate this kind of subject. I'm don't want to say these things!"

The answer seemed obvious. "It has to be a compulsion. I hate it, I hate it. It's like I've completely lost control - and I don't know why."

It's the truth, but admitting it aloud just drove it home. Gen started to subtly shake.