[just saying he'd never been on a train in general would've been enough ground to cover, and Manabu does utter a soft, incredulous sound at the remark, but he pauses at the actual ask.

while securing the lid of his latest jar:] Definitely. He was the best. [he chuckles sheepishly before looking over.] I, I know I'm pretty biased and all, considering! But...I mean it. [his demeanor softens, his good eye's gaze drifting down, following the aimless floating of one of the uncaptured orbs.]

He gave everything to protect people. The railway. It takes a lot...to be willing to sacrifice yourself like that. But he didn't even hesitate, not even a second. Me and the rest of Big One's crew...the rest of the SDF, really...we owe a lot to his example.