It was not just you who caused it, Ayaka.

[ It's a gentle correction, more of an off-handed comment than any kind of firm reminder. He knows that she knows that. But he still cannot help but try and readjust the shift of blame here. He knows it should all be on him, but even he's not stupid enough to try and do that now. ]

I do not disagree with questioning the decision, but I'm still thankful to her all the same. Siffrin does not deserve the satisfaction of letting any lingering wounds remain.