[ah. it seems Akira was right to be cautious. the smile he gives Makoto in return is a bit lopsided, but still genuine. still fond. still encouraging]

Mmm. We have a lot to be proud of.

[even now, he can feel his heart swelling with the satisfaction of their accomplishments. they had overcome so many trials together that it pains him to know some of his thieves don't recall the highs of their victories. that's okay, though. he knows they'll get there soon enough. not because of some predestined fate. . . but because he believes in them]

. . . Yusuke worries about ruining the future, so I've been keeping most of it to myself. [and he's been giving Ann and Haru the same courtesy] So maybe I should throw your question right back at you.

What's the last thing you remember?