It's not trying too hard, it's loving them. Yes, most are just insignificant ants under their foot, but if I can handle the negotiations between them, then I will.

( listen, npc-kun won't be the first or the last to say something like that to komaeda, besides, let's go back to something that's been a topic but avoided. )

By doing you would mean... selling all of this, right?

( he lifts his mechanical hand, index finger pointed up as he twists his wrist into a circle to emphasize everything around them. the suncatchers, the key charms, then the totems, even the jackets here. )

It may not be hope for others, but it can be hope for you.

( self fulfilled hope. ) You'll show me, won't you?