Takatora has plenty of reasons to distrust me. I don't blame him at all.

I have to admit, I'm a little frustrated still with Kouta for putting me in this position.

I sigh and shake my head. "I understand, though the, um. Many of the greatest errors with the original Drivers have been corrected and... Well, at the very least, I would like you to have it to defend yourself and Mitsuzane, if necessary."

I hesitate, and elect not to point out that I know his trouble will not last. He will make a full recovery, probably sooner rather than later, and especially in the case of something disastrous.

"I still have mine, too." Kouta chimes in, somewhat awkwardly. "I mean, you won't be alone with that."