[Uh.....what?] I don't think you get what I mean. [And he tries to grab Akira's hands as his eyes light up and he leans into the other boy's face. A little too close for the other boy's personal comfort, probably.]

Akira-kun, I think that a wonderful hope shines within you! Remember when the Null attacked? Instead of giving into despair, not only did you fight back but you also tried to help others get to safety. That, to me, gives the impression that hope resides in you.

[He's sure there are other examples of Akira's ~dazzling sparkly light of hope~ but he doesn't know him well enough yet.]