( if you blink, you may miss the shortest moment where komaeda actually appears to be shocked by the arrangement, his eyes widen and the expression is out of his element. he couldn't remember the last time he was put in a position like this, nor can he remember this many people in one sitting even going this far, it's just... really unfamiliar. his lips twitch, almost curving up, but he tries really hard to not let his feelings slip through so easily, but some are mindful than others so whatever has been betrayed is already out there. especially when you work hard to seem like a horrible person around here, but mostly because of his obsession with hope and etc.

of course, komaeda turns on his heel towards the prospector, and he points one finger at him — if he can dismiss those feelings like they weren't there, play it off like he didn't do that. especially with how quick his attitude changes, sighing as if he's disappointed in this already... )

"Happy Birthday"?

( he sounds like he's waiting for an explanation, but there's just not enough time to do so as he speaks up again. )

Just because you're lonely doesn't mean you have to use me as an excuse to bring them together.

( his words hardly have a bite to them, but it's more of a comment to redirect the situation somewhere else. yeah, he's onto you norton, he's onto you! )

...That's what I'd say if it was the case, really, you're really wasting your time going this far for someone like me.