[ Oh, the gut reaction to deny having friends. Just going to bypass that question. ]

You aren't supposed to talk in class anyways, unless the teacher calls on you. It's different when you're being taught one on one, isn't it? You're the only one being called on, and when you get things wrong... [ glances at Komaeda, goes back to looking forward ] Well, maybe he's nicer, since you find classes fun.