[What no headlocked how has it come to this?? Komaeda squawks in surprise, but it's kind of nice. Being treated friendly like this.]

Fate? I'm not sure I believe in anything quite like that... I mean, certain people are meant for greater things than others, but even that is still up to choice and...

[Hang on now.] You were? [Then, well, quieter.] I'm glad you did come back. Whatever sort of luck it is.