[For a moment, Takeru didn't respond back. There were a lot of things running through his mind but he wondered if he should keep it a secret. After all, he didn't want her to keep worrying about him]

I'm sorry, Hikari-chan. I didn't mean to make you or anyone else worried about me.

[Pause] But at least I'm here now aren't I? And we'll make sure we won't have that happen again!