Kira Yamato quotes from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED

Kira Yamato

Wanting to help out, but not being able to could be the worst thing to happen...

Kira Yamato

[while seeing the Legend] That's not his. [referring to Rau Le Creuset which made Kira remember a flashback of the Providence Gundam]

Kira Yamato

Right now, it's the only option we have. We all wanna do something to help, and really, none of us are sure if this is the best way to help out. But we can't just give up now, can we. And knowing something's not right but doing nothing about it is just as bad. We know what that will bring. I think we know all too well. That's why we have to go: to prevent history from repeating itself.

Kira Yamato

We take things for granted when times are peaceful, and we quickly forget. But moments like this, are among the happiest of life.

Sai wrote her a letter? To Flay Allster? Looks like you got some competition, Kira Yamato.

Kira Yamato

But I'm not really...

Kira Yamato

You're... a girl?

Cagalli Yula Athha

What did you think I was?! Let's hear it!

Murrue Ramius

Get out of my way! Do you want to die?

Kira Yamato

I'm sorry!

Kira Yamato.

Kira Yamato

Yes?

Mr. Murdoch is pretty upset, you know? We don't have enough people. So, you maintain your machine, okay?

Kira Yamato

My machine? Wait! What do you mean "my machine"?

Well, let's just say that's what's been decided. The fact is, you're the only one capable of piloting that thing. It can't be helped.

Kira Yamato

Sure, I rode the thing twice, only because I had no choice! But I'm not a soldier or anything!

So, when the fighting starts again, you refuse to use it? Are those going to be your last words, huh?

At that moment, you and I are the only ones who can protect this ship.

Kira Yamato

But I don't think it's...!

Kira, you have the power to make a difference, don't you? Then why not put it to use. We have precious little time, including time to think it over.

Kira Yamato

It's not that I want to fight... but I do want to protect this ship. Because of the people on board.

It's the same for us all. You won't find too many people who wish to fight for no reason at all. We fight because unless we fight, we cannot protect.

Kira Yamato

Athrun, what are you up to?

Athrun Zala

I'm taking you to the Gamow.

Kira Yamato

Get serious. I'm not going to set foot on any ZAFT ship.

Athrun Zala

You are a Coordinator. You're one of us, Kira.

Kira Yamato

No, I won't join ZAFT!

Athrun Zala

That's enough, Kira. Quiet! Just let me take you. Otherwise... otherwise, I'll have no choice but to shoot you.

Kira Yamato

Athrun...

Athrun Zala

I already lost my mom at Bloody Valentine. That's why...

Athrun Zala

Using a rescued civilian as a hostage? So do you still feel justified in fighting alongside these cowards? Kira!?

Kira Yamato

Athrun... I...

Athrun Zala

I'm gonna rescue her! That's a promise!

Why? What is someone like you doing here, huh?

Kira Yamato

That's right. You're that person I met back at Morganroete.

Let go of me, you jerk!

Cagalli Yula Athha

That's the last straw! You heartless moron! Look! [gestures toward Ahmed's body] They fought desperately! We're all fighting desperately! All so that we can protect the things and people that are so important to us!

Kira Yamato

What the hell can you protect when your feelings are the only weapons you've got?

Kira Yamato

You're a... A girl?

Cagalli Yula Athha

What'd you think?

Kira Yamato

No, I was just saying that this reminds me again that you're a girl.

Cagalli Yula Athha

That amounts to the same thing, jackass!

You've got a lovely pair of eyes. Something sincere about them. Very lovely eyes.

Cagalli Yula Athha

Don't toy with me!

Kira Yamato

Cagalli...

Are you another one of those people who would rather be dead? What about you, then? What do you think about all this? What do you think needs to be done in order for this war to finally end? Give me your opinion as a mobile suit pilot.

Cagalli Yula Athha

Hey, how would you know about that?

Heh, hahaha, being too sincere can also be a liability. Unlike in sports, the game of war has no set time limit and no points are awarded, so how do you determine the winners and the losers? When all your enemies are destroyed? Perhaps then.