[ Akihiko's expression is mournful, apologetic, as he watches Ken. ]

No, it's not fair, but we know better than anyone that it never is.

[ He takes a small breath. ]

I hadn't had any time to process it when I arrived here. I don't know what it is Ikutsuki was doing, or what the Fall is. I'll do everything I can to stop it, though, and get rid of the dark hour.

[ He suspects it won't be as easy as punching something in the fact and making it better. But he's prepared to put his life on the line for it. ]

That's my promise to you.