[No way in hell. That's his Hinata. Komaeda looks pleased at that answer, like it's something he was waiting to hear, something that is reassuring enough that as he's taken by the hand, he exhales a quiet laugh, following along.]

That's right. I've been practicing my smacking too.

[Because he is a dedicated guy, okay? That's how he rolls.] Though I didn't get a chance to put it to use this time.

[Since Hinata hadn't lost himself, he'd been lost by CERES. Deliberately. A quiet moment, and he adds,] He's different than he used to be, you know.