...I see. But you can understand why I'm on edge, I hope.

[That's kind of an apology. He reaches up to touch the flower crown again, thoughtful.]

To be honest, I thought I would hate him. His smile is so hollow it makes me sick, and I saw myself in him more often than not. It's not something that I enjoy. However... he's different in many ways, as well.

I admire him.