[Komaeda shakes his head at the words.] I think that's the other way around, isn't it? This is the least someone like me can do, and if it's a chance to be even a little useful to you, then I'm happy.

[There's at least a little less fanaticism behind that statement than there would have been back when.] Besides, it's true that we owe you and the others more than such disgusting people could hope to repay, isn't it?

[A cheerful enough smile as he straightens up and slings his pack over a shoulder.]