After he turned away, Yamato missed the dry, humourless smile on Miyako's face.

"I'm well aware of that."

And how she upheld that duty, even after they declared their side for their ideology. She fought for what she believed was Japan's, and the world by extension, superior future, and lost spectacularly. Miyako haven't truly resolved her feelings about her loss, when Hinoto-Ri has been a very good, willing distraction. But she hasn't committed herself to this city. No love or obligation, other than repaying her debts.

"I only owe this city a debt. But my duty haven't changed."

Or her loyalty, to him and to meritocracy.