[ Even if they had believed him, the Organization would mostly likely have some sort of back up plan to conceal their identify. Frame some other poor soul for their benefit. That much she knew. Which is why she reached out to rest a hand on the boy's shoulder. A gesture of comfort. ]

You're not the one at fault. If anyone is to blame, then it's going to be me. [ Akemi was the one who wanted to leave the Organization. She made the deal so that she and her sister could finally get away. So that she could see him again. It was her own desires that got her into this predicament and the last thing she wanted was for the boy to shoulder the weight of her own mistake. ] I am truly thankful that you tried your hardest for someone like me. A person with hands as stained as mine.

[ A small but reassuring smile touched her lips before she continued. ] And I appreciate you looking after my little sister. I imagine Shiho is a bit of handful and sometimes difficult to work with.