[ She turns to look at him and smile. ]

But then I met her. [Her smile gets noticeably brighter.] She is such a weak and frail human... Yet she shines more brightly than any star. And she reminded me of what I always knew but had buried under layers of resentment and pain: the human potential is limitless.

[ She could go on for hours about Ritsuka, it's probably best she stops here. ]

All parents are sad when their children leave home. But they're proud, too. I think... That's how I feel about humanity now.