"I'm glad I've been able to keep my promise to stay. To be able to keep protective people here."

Where several who had made the choice to stay that wound up back home anyways, and Makoto didn't hold it against them or blame them, it just made her glad she was still around for those that she cared about. Especially if those like Ritsuka were going to be returning.

"I'm sure that she's happy to have you here, and it is nice to see you again. Remember if you're ever in trouble just let me know."