No, they aren't, but I'm trying not to dwell on the negative now. There's no point in being needlessly.. fatalistic.

[ life was fragile, and she imagined these pods were as well. but her friends were in those pods. she couldn't stand here and watch as they fall like an astronomer in an observatory. now was the time for action. ]

You were sent at the same time as me. That must mean you can help somehow. Will you assist me? All you have to do is open the pods. I can handle the rest. Please.

[ unfortunately, makoto wouldn't be able to open them very efficiently herself — she was in shape, but didn't have any kind of herculean strength. no, her powers lied elsewhere — in transportation and support. ]