[This time, Atsushi does fill in the final blank. But filling in the blank does not mean he understands it. "The same as always?" How can that be, when they've never met before? He knows about different worlds, but the idea of an alternate reality is still foreign.

And he has to put his own wondering out of his head. Inaba's apology sparks concern and confusion. Just a moment ago, she sounded like she hated him and wanted him gone. Now she's retracting it?

... He doesn't question it for long.]

It's not your fault. What you said was true.

[Atsushi still keeps his arms at his side. She may have retracted her hateful words, but he won't offer his hand again. He's sure that she said those things for a reason. And he's been reminded that she's right: Just as Inaba didn't want Atsushi to get to know her better, Atsushi should not want Inaba getting to know what he is. He had to learn the hard way, but now he understands why she pushed him away.]

I overstepped a boundary. I wasn't very considerate of your feelings, Inaba. So it's really me who owes you an apology.

[He should leave it there. Let her respond. Focus on her, help her, do whatever it takes to put Inaba more at ease...

But his thoughts wheel back to earlier;] "Same as..." Always?