[Are those... tears? No, not it can't be! A pit is rising in his stomach. Because of his actions... someone who is both a dear new friend and a girl, is starting to cry. He reaches a hand forward and lets it hang in midair as he frets over this, his own eyes starting to shimmer in response.]

But... Lili-san! This is not your fault! That was my choice. I... I wanted to help you, from the bottom of my heart! I am the one who messed up!