[Was Akechi hoping for something else? Now, wouldn't that be silly.

But Makie answers as she always does, gently, but with full honesty, and the teenager hums in response as he mulls over her words.]

You know that isn't my intention. If I'm able, I want you to remain here. But either way, I'm grateful for your answer. My mind is unchanged, but it's impossible to deny there aren't other factors involved now.