[ It is nothing but deep and utter remorse. ]

I'm still the idiot I was 50 years ago.

[ There's a sad smile on his face, though his face is starting to swell. ]

Like I said to Josuke, I'm not asking for any forgiveness. When all this is over, things will go differently.

[ He coughs and wipes that tiny bit of spit that comes out from his swollen cheeks, still avoiding looking Caesar in the eye. ]

If I learned something, it's you repent for your mistakes.