You've had better luck than me, then. Maybe next time I talk to him, he won't freakin' ditch us.

[ But he ends it with a chuckle - he's a little bitter, sure, but it's whatever. He trusts Rei's judgment. ]

Must've been tough... I know I didn't like being separated from Yu at all. I'm just glad that's all over. Leaves a lot of questions, though. Can't say I'm surprised...