[ He shakes his head. ]

But then they'll have to leave the front lines and the people of Chorus really need them right now. And worse if they come here as shinki I'll know they died.

[ He wipes away the last of the tears. ]

I'm sorry. I only ever let this stuff come out when I'm writing in my diary.

[ And he's backing away. ]

I'm sorry.

[ And backing away. ]

I need to go home.

[ And off he goes, his automatic shield suddenly coming to life, unable to tell the difference between physical and emotional harm. ]