... You're not the one who did this. These were my choices. It's my responsibility to bear the consequences for them. I don't know what happens to make us leave this place or come back... but if there's anything left when I get back home, it'll be my responsibility to bear it. I've been trying to keep myself busy and out of trouble here as much as I can, and to try to help other people not make the same sorts of mistakes I did... but it's not enough. Nothing ever will be.

[He pulls away a little, gently, and looks at Isamu, half a smile on his lips.]

At least I have Pokemon that are better at being heroes than I ever could be. Isn't that right, Isamu?

[The Lucario straightens up, looking somewhat pleased with himself - and the change in his Trainer's aura.]