Eh? What do you mean? You saved my life! If you hadn't been there, I'd be... [he need not spell that out -- they were both there.

but...that's not what he means. Manabu knows. he exhales heavily, stuffing his hands in his pockets while they walk.]

The rest is...tricky. And partly my fault, just for not knowing. Not that I would, but things aren't fair here, so I'm not going to act like I would've known better.

I didn't realize how bad off you were.