Even fighting the kaiju here is better, sometimes.

[ Because at least they're not talking to him, and taunting him, or destroying everything he's ever loved. This is a reprieve.

It's funny, how it's worked out like that. ]

Yeah... I was trying to make myself stronger, but since it doesn't carry over when we go back home, I've given up on that.

[ A sigh, but... ]

Surprised...? Not exactly? We'd already said we liked each other, so it seemed natural.