[There's no hint of a reaction, but maybe that's significant in itself. Kokichi's typically a whirlwind of expressions, exaggerated and theatrical. This careful control, in contrast, is...well, it's something.

A beat, like he's giving Hinata a chance to say something else – a qualifier or a denial or whatever – and then his response is cool and unimpressed.]

What makes you think that, huh? Has he actually said that to you, or are you just interpreting things however makes you feel better? Hinata-chan's a nice guy, so I bet you want everyone to get along, riiight?