[But times change. And it changes people along with it, for better, or for worse. He was no longer that boy. He's become something much more -- someone with a true sense of purpose in life. And if it can change him into what he is now...it can surely change her.

Souji takes another, more firm step this time.]

Maybe so. But that leaves one question of mine unanswered.

Why did she choose to do all this by herself, even knowing she has someone to rely on?