- Hibiki Tokai: Hey, Gramps! I've made some friends now.
- Hibiki's Grandfather: You do look a little different, now that you mention it.
- Hibiki Tokai: [laughing] Does it show that much?
- Hibiki's Grandfather: Don't let it go to your head! You've still got a long way to go if you think that's all there is.
- Hibiki Tokai: Hey, come on! Don't I deserve at least a little encouragement?
- Buzam A. Calessa: Well, you're looking better.
- Hibiki Tokai: [sheepishly] Enough, okay? Flattery's not gonna get you anywhere. Uh... you know, I just, um... I think it's about time I said "thank you."
- [points to his Vanguard]
- Hibiki Tokai: I mean, when I fought in this thing the first time? It's only because of what you said to me back then. And that's the reason I've been able to survive. It's pretty pathetic, actually, but I really couldn't come up with any proof of my existence. But then... you opened my eyes and got me to start thinking, instead of being such a reckless, tough-guy loser. So... so thank you.
- Buzam A. Calessa: [scoffs] You can take my word for it. You've done plenty to prove the existence of Hibiki Tokai.
- Bart Garsus: Hey... got a sec?
- Hibiki Tokai: Yeah?
- Bart Garsus: Well, I've never really been all that forward before...
- Hibiki Tokai: Geez, what's going on with everyone around here?
- Bart Garsus: I've always been sort of a weakling and cowardly about things. And I've always tried to come up with an excuse first, in case I failed.
- Hibiki Tokai: Yeah, me too! There's nothing wrong with being a little stupid now and then. In fact, it's sort of a good thing to help break the ice and make people feel more comfortable. Right?
- Bart Garsus: [laughing] It's so true! Hey, Hibiki, let's go have some fun!
- Hibiki Tokai: All right!