Yuya makes a sound when the book is pushed against his chest, but it is successful in getting him to release the hug and lean back to look between Rita and the book in bewilderment. His face is wet with tears, but they aren't flowing as heavily now.

Then he smiles warmly, curling his fingers around the book... and then gently nudging it back to Rita with a shake of his head. "It's okay. I'd rather have you tell me about yourself than read it in a book."

Even if it's not a dark secret, it feels more right to talk about it, like friends. It'll take a lot longer, but that's fine. They don't have to feel as forced to bear everything, even if it's okay after the fact.