[lowers his hand, studying eichi's expression]

... do not give up before you have even tried. He means more to you than you will say, does he not? Tell him your true feelings, tell him what he means to you. If he is so important to you, you cannot afford to lose hope. Paint me the villain for demanding your body as recompense if you must, but do not resign yourself to despair when you have those who love you and whom you love in return all around you.

[fox rises and strides towards the edge of the pool to climb out]

I shall do the same.