That's because I'm not a likable person. That's because I've-- [Been lied to so many times, been told he was useful and doing exactly what he was supposed to be doing, only to be discarded. Because he is, by design, an unwanted life, who was shouldered by a woman who couldn't handle the burden of him, because he ruined everything he touched.]

This is wildly hypocritical of me to say, at this point, but damn it, Akira, I like you, and that's saying something, because I don't like anyone, really. [His grip loosens slightly, and he steps a little closer, frowning.]