[Sakamoto knows not to press any further- As far as she's concerned, he's just a stranger who barged his way into her life. She does have this irresistible pull, however, as well as an air of mystery and sadness about her.

He finds himself touching the scar at the back of his neck, usually hidden behind a knitted scarf, and still submerged under layers of curly hair. This is the worst time for impure thoughts, but at least he'll admit to himself that he had been attracted to her from the get-go.]

Yeah! I'm kinda like a thorn in everyone's side. Whatever! I have work to do, so I'll stay wherever I want until the job is done.

[Everything he does is for them, the world, his country...

His loved ones.]

You seemed pretty keen on draggin' me back here! You're probably just bein' a good Samaritan, but if I didn't know any better...

[Ruefully:]

I'd say you had a crush on me.