But you made it seem like we had a future together, something obtainable. That in itself, is where I draw the line...

( because that's just leading someone on, and komaeda wonders if he's stupid for even getting this far. he closes his eyes, taking a deep breath before his eyes lift up to look at npckun. )

I don't want you to take hope as a joke, as if it's meaningless because when it's all said a done, you only humored the idea... I want to know what hope you intend to grasp with your own hands with the encouragement of others.