Why did this happen?

I did everything in my power to entertain.

... So monsters wouldn't have to worry about being stuck down here.

At every turn I tried to cheer Ceroba up...

I just wanted Kanako off of her mind.

I'm trying my best to honor her memory.

Aren't distractions what's best for all of that?

?

You...

Why'd you follow me?

Are you still my friend?

...

Hold on...

This all happened after you showed up!

Ed specifically mentioned YOU as the problem!

That's right! I was just bein' a good friend.

I made you who you are yet this is what I get?

...

Let's face facts. I couldn't keep you here forever, kid.

Word would've gotten out that Feathers hadn't clocked in, eventually.

Feathers... Wait a minute...

Royal Guard's like her have a ton of status.

They gain that status by doin' the King's work.

I'm sure... I'm sure everyone would come back if I did the same.

I'd be revered not only in the Wild East but the entire Underground!!

I'd...

...

Clover, you've been a excellent deputy, but...

As a lawman, what I'm about to do is embedded in my SOUL.

My true duty.

Don't... Don't make this difficult for me.

Just hold...

STILL!