It was the party before the wedding. It probably was an inappropriate time to discuss it. [He defends Hinata easily. In his eyes, Hinata would know better than he would what was right to discuss when. Komaeda stares into his cup. Seemingly as if that's the last he'll say. Finally, his lips move.]

I was drunk. The party was nice and comfortable. But I found myself looking for someone I knew wouldn't be there. I didn't know why then.

I still don't. I tried to talk to Hajime about it then. I brought up that my Master, who had once been his as well, is dead. Naturally he changed the subject but I kept wondering why I brought it up.

Any time I think of him. Use his skills. Walk in his footsteps I feel...something and remember that he went home to his death. He died as he lived, ensuring hope for the next generation and yet...

[He looks over the room to the fist weapons lying on the table.]