Then at least something good's come out of all this. As terrible as this game is - and there really aren't any words strong enough to describe it - I think...anyone who makes it through while still being able to believe in people is admirable. And that includes you too. [And he'll leave convincing Chizuru that Okita is a total dick who doesn't deserve her to Kaoru...]

And trust me, after all we've been through together, we're staying friends. Even if he probably regrets that decision every other week.