My heart soars hearing you say that, Ayase-senpai. I will strive to do my best and live up to those expectations. Perhaps someday, my actions will prove worthy enough to make me king?

[ He does release his hand after a moment, but simply to hand over a handkerchief he has upon his person so that he might dry his eyes with it.]

I have much I must do here now, though. I have heard there are some shabby buildings to make into a home? I suppose... beggars cannot be choosers. However, that will take some adjustment.

It appears someone important to me has appeared here from back on the production, too.