[ In a place like Cerealia, knowledge is power. Protecting kids is all well and good, but when they get separated from you - and they will - then what? He's learned the hard way that everyone needs to be armed as much as possible.

Ah, so she's met Rei... that's good. If anyone will help protect this girl, it's Rei, and Yu finds himself slightly relieved they know each other. He nods once or twice in response to what she says. ]

Actually, Rei-san is the first person I told that theory too. I found out she felt the same way.

[ Yu watches her again, the serious determination on her face, and ...

... understands. ]

I'm sure we'll be relying on you, Ogino-san. [ Softly. ] Just know you can rely on us, too.