[Unfortunately, he doesn't hear her response. It's especially unfortunate, as talking to her might have prevented his ill-advised suicide attempt that takes place right afterward. Iroha will hear only the sound the phone receiver makes as Hachibe drops it after making his call, and possibly the nearby sounds of anguish he makes as he drives the knife into himself. If she's concerned enough at that, she'll find him bleeding on the front porch afterward.]
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