[The feeling that comes with seeing a familiar face from home is almost overwhelming! Especially considering that, since he's come to this school, the only person he's seen has been Naegi, who has gone missing. Kirigiri being here and in the flesh helps to soothe that wound.

Even so, he's surprised by her reaction! Perhaps she must just be surprised to see him here, just like Naegi was. Both of them did seem very surprised. He's been convincing himself that it must just be because they did not expect to find him here! He never did get around to asking Naegi about how things have been in Hope's Peak since he left. Ishimaru's memories are a bit fuzzy, after all. He remembers being told about an exit and... having a run-in of some kind along the way. He doesn't want to think much about that memory, though, because it gives him a splitting headache! Instead, he's been content to assume that it must have been resolved peacefully! Yes, he must have escaped from the school successfully and then somehow ended up here...

Here, where Kirigiri is now gripping his arms. He gives a bit of a nervous smile.]

Of course, I am alive and well! Th-there is no reason for me not to be! [He doesn't want to read into her choice of words.]

I know that it must be quite the confusing situation. I must have made it out of Hope's Peak successfully... and now I am here! And even better, now you have joined me! How- how splendid! [This place is far from ideal and has proven to be deadly in its own way, but Ishimaru still will consider it a step up from Hope's Peak at the very least.]