Was that too presumptuous of me..? The way we locked eyes moments before..

( the girls around him may not be too pleased with komaeda interrupting, but it doesn't take long for him to try and help in his own way. it's quick how his expression switches to surprise, settling a balled fist into his metal hand that he finally realizes something — he's faking. )

Ah! Don't tell me you forgot about the note you left me in my locker, I know your hand writing anywhere..

( he sighs. )

You could choose much better stepping stones than them, they can't build the path that you're looking for.

( wtf? )