[ . . . . he looks thoughtful about it then, eating some of his ramen and nodding along in agreement.]

... I thought Queen Medb would've been the one that would be the most likely to vote - or Primrose-san. [but both of them had been talked down eventually.] But as long as Mahito was around, I probably wouldn't have trusted a no vote. He would've agreed and then voted for Satoru anyway.

[there's a flare of both anger and protectiveness there. terrible. but he just sighs.]

I'll accept what comes of it. I really thought I was going to get voted for yesterday anyway.

[there's... a little bit of resignation, a little bit of sadness - but at the same time there's a lack of fear.]

But if people are willing to talk to me, then... I can at least appreciate that.