[Shiro definitely feels that her statement is a bit of double-talk, trying to convince herself that this was what she wanted. Shiro had entered the Galaxy Garrison voluntarily and the cadets all applied to attend without coercion except from maybe their families, but he was aware not every military or military-resembling entity operated on freedom of choice]

Yeah... that is too bad. But I guess this is not all that bad either.

[He glanced back over his shoulder at her]

You get to hang out with friends. You could go to school again if you wanted to.

[A pause]

You can kick my butt at video games.