( that's what makes this auction so interesting, the fact that there's a body confined in glass like a porcelain doll right before them. he's nothing more than thrilled when he's able to watch other people's reactions to it, and the way someone next to him appears to be taking it hard is more than enough to draw his attention. the ultimate's eyes stare at the expression that slowly draws along the male's face, taking in how his body tenses up and how it's easy to tell he's not too pleased with what's happening here. it makes komaeda think that the other hasn't seen a dead body before — which, maybe he hasn't, maybe it's not normal to be accustomed to seeing the dead around you.

komaeda takes a step closer to noah, placing his hands on the youth's shoulders in a gentle gesture to see if he can calm him down. )

Ebalon-kun! Isn't it amazing?

( komaeda has seen the other around within the school, and the other thing he's good at is being over familiar. that's why he can touch him with ease, say his name like they've been friends forever and comfort him as if he's done this before. it's just the things komaeda says afterwards that are a little.. out there. his grip becomes slightluy tighter on noah's shoulder as he takes in a deep breath — )

They're doing this to see how we react! Whether the students here will fall into despair.. but you're all stronger than that!