I imagined as much.

[He means it. He really does, even if he doesn't like it, but Mitsuzane's happiness means more to him than anything else. He'd sacrificed himself enough for the world, but to sacrifice himself for Mitsuzane? It seems he hadn't done that enough.]

In the meantime, all I ask is that you be careful and come when I need you. ... whatever else you do with your time... is none of my concern.