"I know it turned out okay; you're all here," he replied with a small smile. "But... I know how you all felt too; when she showed me what happened, I could feel everything from us and... her, too."

Izanami's determination... her hope, but not for what was expected.

"...she's alone, Rise, and we're the only ones that can attempt to understand why she did what she did," he continued softly. "That's why... I want to invite her to the Christmas party too."