( tragically for komaeda, norton doesn't miss that moment of weakness he shows. not at all. people are his primary skill, and while it's not something he'll brag about, that instant of surprise, of softness, isn't lost on norton by any means. so even though there is a bit of a sting when komaeda turns on him the way that he does, tone accusatory and expression judgmental, norton brushes it off dismissively with only a raised brow to show for komaeda's efforts. )

Whether it's a waste of time or not, isn't that something for them to decide?

( following komaeda's example, he doesn't offer the space for the other to answer, nodding in their direction instead. )

And it doesn't look like they agree with you there.

( he looks pretty satisfied with himself as he says it, too. though, through the show komaeda is putting on, norton feels like he's beginning to understand something, however small, about him. his expression softens for that, smile warm and sincere. )

...It's fine. You should be able to enjoy yourself today, at least.