[Something about this other him and what he says seems sad or bittersweet. Yet he's no less admirable in Ishmaru's eyes. He finds himself with tears in his eyes as he snaps a salute to his other self.]

Yes sir! I swear that I do not intend to give up on hope anytime soon! [Even if it's hard sometimes. And even if he did give up, for a while. He already knows the meaning of loss from his time at home and at this place. He lost Mondo several times over, and he learned what it truly meant to lose Sayaka. He doesn't know how much more he could stand to lose, honestly, but he wants to hold onto hope.]

I will work hard and try my very best... Ishimaru-kun!!