[Sandalphon grimaces. He'd considered the possibility of Izumi reacting like this, of course...and he's well within his rights to. They were both hurt by what happened that day.]

...I understand how you feel, but...

[Though maybe that's presumptuous of him to say.]

...I haven't forgotten. That's actually one of the reasons I asked. I said things to you that you didn't deserve to hear...I couldn't understand your feelings. I didn't want to. But things are different now, and...

[He reaches over to take Izumi's hand, squeezing it gently.]

...If you're really that opposed, I won't ask again, but I want to redo it. When I leave...I don't want to have any regrets about our relationship. And as it is right now, I...regret the way I spoke to you.

[He loves Izumi so much. Even the unpleasant, possessive, overly critical part of him.]

I think you regret it, too, don't you? So...I trust you, Izumi. That's why I'm asking.