You know I like you, right? [ It seems a little like a non sequitur. ] I've told you that I do, and I've made it clear through my actions. But you still can't really wrap your head around it, because you've gone so long not being able to trust anyone. [ Akira offers him a small little smile that's a little more sad than anything else. ]

It's the same for me. Even though I know... they're my friends. I know they'd want to wake up, even if it cost them the things they wanted the most in life. I know they'd want to make the decision for themselves. It's just...

[ Akira's voice is very quiet. ] I've never had friends like that before. I'm scared I'll wake them up and they'll hate me for it.