[Astolfo's smile breaks into a soft laugh.]

You don't have to worry about that. I can't help but act on my emotions. It's a curse, you know?

[Truth be told, he's not really so sure where the curse ends and where 'Just Being Astolfo' begins.]

So when I'm sad, you'll know. [Still, Akira's offer and reassurance was comforting all the same.] Thank you. You're a kind person. I'm glad I got to meet you.