( let him pick up one of those demon spaghetti herbs, shaking it around to think of what reasons he'd need these. they're all very specific, you know? that's until he speaks... sighs. )

...You're saying he uses everyone around him, aren't you?

( he asks, walking up to akira ominously, staring right into his cute eyes... ori, i can't bully or be a complete freak at him, i'm crying... he's doing his best.

and then komaeda stops, pointing at the jar he has in hand. ) Your hope is pretty frail, but that might be the backbone you lack! ( now, ) Anyway, do you need help with this?