[In the present, Maria's record player abruptly scratches to a stop. After a moment, Shadow goes on to find his old capsule, now broken. He gazes into the glass from the outside and places his palm against it, just like Maria did when they first met, but sadly this time instead of happily. Suddenly, he hears footsteps, turning around and charging his fist with Chaos energy until he recognizes the figure, whose face is shrouded from the audience.]
Shadow
Professor?
Professor
It's good to see you, Shadow. I knew you'd come home.
Shadow
I can't get her out of my head. The pain... It's too much.
Professor
And that is why we have to punish them.
