"I certainly hope so, Shinjo-san." Tomonaga said earnestly. "I meant, it's not that I'm not confident, it's just more that there's still a line between confidence and certainty that I have yet to cross."
"But, if all goes well, I'll be glad to celebrate with you." He raised his eyebrows at her. "I hope that you'll have some cause to celebrate as well?" It was much more a question than a statement.