...I was pretty upset, yeah. [to put it mildly.] But, I think you're right. I think...I was just so at the end of my rope, especially after last week...

[he shrugs, dropping his shoulders.]

I'm glad you still feel that way about me, even now. I... you're my friend, too, Senri.

[although he seems a little embarrassed at the borderline confession type of statement.]

...Oh, can I... ask you a favor? You can say no, if you want.