[Ah, the old "three rings" rule. Wouldn't want to sound eager to talk to him, would she? Akira clears his throat and sits himself up straight on the other end of the line while he waits for her to pick up.]

I'm sorry, Ann. I'm sorry for lying to you. I'm sorry for saying things I didn't mean to say. I'm sorry for hurting your feelings.

[HUFF, HUFF. But wait, there's more! A beat–]

I'm sorry I'm not Ren.