[ He doesn't answer right away. He doesn't know what kind of life Aki came from, but considering he's missing an arm, it couldn't be an easy one. Yes, maybe it is better. If the world he left was hopeless and his arrival meant saving some local civilians' lives, then overall that's a net win for everyone.

So why does he feel miserable?

He turns his attention reluctantly back to the simulation, since it does indeed seem like they aren't going to be let out any time soon. ]

I guess so. All right. If we have to complete this practice, then let's get it over with.

[ He's not happy about it, but he can't argue against it. ]

Hopefully this won't take too long.