[his head dips low enough for his hair to fall forward and cover his eyes. he then shakes his head a few seconds later.] I lost out on my chance a long time ago, Rin. [he sighs and looks up at his friend.] I have a medical injury that is only going to worsen from here on out if I continue to go at the rate I'm going. The doctors think I'll put a serious strain on my injury if I continue on professionally.

[and then a bit more quietly:] So they urged me to make this my last year swimming.