[The second those mismatched eyes meet his, Komaeda's heart flutters up into his throat. He isn't used to being looked at this intently, especially not by Hinata—which wouldn't be too bad normally, were it not for the way his knees feel a little weak with the sudden burst of nerves churning his belly.

He doesn't allow it to show on his expression, as he takes a couple steps back, just enough to put distance between them again as he tactfully turns his own gaze away. Instead, he lifts his sole hand to tuck some frizzy strands of hair behind his ear.]

I'm glad we're on the same page now! Let's continue.

[He begins to lead the way again without waiting for Hinata's reply—instead, trusting on his knowledge that the other would follow without a fight.]

You said you were trying to wake everyone up before... Did you manage to get anyone out of the Neo World Program before you woke up here?