It was a bit funny to watch her reach out, as if her little arms would reach anywhere close to where he held it. However, despite that, Komaeda sighed deeply with mild frustration.

"We are not avatars of despair. It's becoming annoying and increasingly insulting everytime you say that. Why do you assume such a horrible thing? Never in my life have I worked towards despair," even when he was a remnant of despair all he worked for was for hope.