[Komaeda is unfortunately not going to be helpful. But is that really a surprise? He smiles and shrugs.] I'm not sure, Kirigiri-san. It seems to really have taken a liking to you!

[It's your new pet better give it a name. ...for his part, Komaeda has a few of the nippy, fluttery little things that he's occasionally swatting a hand at, in an effort to pretend they're not really there.] I'm looking to get rid of these new friends of mine as well, honestly.

[A pause before he adds, with a sheepish laugh.] It turns out they bite.