When pressed for the truth, Maki confides in Toma and they take a stand against Kenji. Later, Rintaro admits that he's been a burden in more ways than one.
They took a stray dog like me...
Ich war wie ein ausgesetzter Hund.
Ellos aceptaron
a un perro callejero como yo…
Et moi, le délaissé,
Eles pegaram um cachorro
vira-lata como eu...