I didn't convince him to do anything. I gave him the truth, and a choice. No strong-arming involved.

Kurusu-- Akira-- and I are on similar wavelengths. [another deep exhale] . . . he's a good guy.

. . . isn't it funny, Akane? You killed Quer and fessed up to it immediately, saying it was because of the night terrors, and no one batted an eye.

But the moment we say our goal is to save those already dead, to prevent anyone from having to deal with the pain of permanent loss, everyone jumps down our throats. [he laughs, and shakes his head] I don't get people sometimes.