[Proof that Maria is wise: she chose Akira. Because the first parts have him wide-eyed and touched, truly, by her words. It means so much from her. If she hadn't said the last part, he might even focus on that. But instead he becomes flustered and his mouth moves like a fish's for a moment before he manages to put his thoughts back on track.]

Ah, y-yes, um... he has said that. That he's glad that I'm alive here, I mean. He...

[No this is embarrassing.]

Thank you. It means a lot from you, too.