[It's getting worse. Jiro's breathing is getting shallower and Akira's run out of ideas.]

[He looks up at the bird again, looking... kinda scary.]

You. We're continuing this later. This place had better be open when we get back.

[Then he looks at Souji.]

You. You can make portals like Minato, right? Take me to Orien.

[Sandalphon dissipates and Akira stands up, holding Jiro in his arms. He's a bit smaller, which is fortunate.]