[Exceptions are the bane of researchers, and even now they're a bump on the road, but Yi Sang finds that he doesn't mind these in particular. Just as he saw similarities between himself and Luka, he saw them in Odile. Choosing one, loath as he was to do it, still paved the way forward. It's not for anyone to decide on his behalf how right or wrong he was for that.]

You refer to Miss Yingying. As you had advised, I extended her an apology, and now must thank you for bringing the matter to my attention.

[It's a disruption to the topic, but he feels it necessary to put out here, because he's grateful. Luka's words still left an impact and made a difference, and not just for Yi Sang.]

But that is not true, Luka. You made your choice with Miss Maya and she, with you. Regardless of what comes next, that will not change.