[Putting the utensils back, Souji reciprocates her gaze, forcing a smile it barely casts off the shadow upon him, cheeks slightly colored.]

Thank you. I'll... try my best.

[A pause, followed then by a sigh.] I think I'll never fully accept it. We have no choice, of course! [Pretending not to be bothered, he hands his bowl to her for a re-fill--] Can I have some more, please?