Hmm? [Komaeda stops mid-step at the word, before he realizes she means stop talking. Oh well, that he's used to being told. He smiles, sets his foot back down on the ground and shrugs a casual shrug.]

Because it's true. That's the sort of person I've always been. Even my talent, it's not something I can direct or control. But I'm still trying to be more useful, to be better. For my own sake, and for hope's sake.

[Well and also.] For Hinata-kun's sake as well, since he's set such a good example.