( Shuichi brings up a good point — that is what it felt like, right? When you knew things were just going to disappear anyway, so you could just say whatever you wanted and be safe in the knowledge that either no one would see it then, or ever. )

She's a second-year like US, so she'd already be aware of what happens to messaGES. ( ... ) She told me that if I didn't understand what she WROTE, then it wasn't for ME, but - who was it for in that CASE?

( He frowns slightly - this is something he's obviously thought about before - then shakes his head, leaning back against the wall. )

I don't think it's an answer that's going to come easiLY. She doesn't want us mucking around in her busiNESS, and I understand WHY. It's easier to work alone or with a few people in comparison to... ( ...well. He looks at Shuichi, head tilted. Their murder discussion kind of went off the rails? Yeah. ) But Arisu-shi is reasonable and a kind, cute girl; if we truly needed her HELP, I'm sure she would give IT.

( She never had to answer any of his questions, after all. And yes, she asked for something pretty heavy in exchange, but still: she answered them. )