I'm Atsushi. [He smiles brightly. It always feels so good to get an introduction. Between exchanging names and being stuck in the same situation, it's like they're friends already.] And no, where I'm from isn't like this at all.

[His own world had its own peculiarities, but... well, they really don't feel like "saved by space aliens and taken to another planet during cryo-sleep" kind of peculiar.]

There's definitely nowhere better to go, but for what it's worth: I really enjoy the planet. It's interesting and lively, and the people are very nice, too. I've rarely felt so welcomed in my life.

[... Admittedly, his standards are low.]