[ He's overwhelmed and emotional and he settles his good hand on top of her head, completely unsure of what to do. He has no idea what to say or do, except to confess the truth. It just happens that the truth won't comfort anyone at all. ]

I can't vote for you, Mom. I lied. I covered Rohan before with a hotel pass, but now the hotel pass covers June. Now I have to vote for Rohan. It's up to Akane now, it's - it's up to Akane whether you live or die. It's up to Akane.

[ He sounds utterly terrified of this fact. ]