I'm glad to hear that. After all... um, a friend of Akira's is a friend of mine.

[Though honestly he's a little nervous in saying so, even if it's mostly just a gesture of friendliness; for all his appearances, Goro isn't actually very good at judging when one becomes friends and the like, or with assuming relationships like that.]

Such a bright person shouldn't be downcast for long anyway; you look nicer with a smile.