[He’s smirking just a little bit, out of amusement.] They’re not gonna let him out of the hospital gown while he’s in there. We’ll have to make sure he eats enough. [It bothers him to know that their comrade has been starving, for whatever reason. Is that because back home, he-…

Akihiko shakes his head to clear away that thought. Given Minako’s recent arrival, he doesn’t know if he can really be the bearer of bad news, yet again. And so soon.]

We can ask him when he feels up to it… In the meantime, take it easy. He’s gotta get better first.

Well, I’ve gotta run to the store to get his clothes… so tomorrow’s probably better for a visit. [He’d rather go now, really. And if this was a year ago, Akihiko would just rush right over, without even thinking about it.] At least he’s conscious.