( they're all peculiar names, some meaning more than others, and between the two, there's one name he doesn't mention at all. she thanks him, but he keeps information to himself because even he doesn't know if he can admit that he lost hope — no pun intended. he finds that saying anything about him won't do anything good because even komaeda doesn't know where to start in his location, and normally he can find hope and talent just like that...

he does notice the simple things, like the way her eyes watches his hand, and with a small chuckle. )

Does it bother you? It's kind of like I'm not really human... well, trash can't be.

( being near her only causes komaeda's thoughts to wander, and part of him wants to ask her the same question as well: "who all else is here with you." would she be able to feed into his curiosity of where was naegi makoto? their meeting was only brief, but if anyone would know... she would, right? he does want to ask, but it's her question that beats his — hinata hajime?

komaeda's lips purse into a straight line, slightly bothered, but he manages. )

Why would I lean on him? ( brutal honesty, though he has a few conflicted problems regarding him. it's not like he's the hinata-kun that he knows. ) Just because he's Hinata-kun (derogatory), doesn't mean he's my Hinata-kun.