Ah, yes. [ He should have made that more clear from the start. Wait, no, he shouldn't have said that at all. Nonetheless, with his eyes fixed on the books in front of him, he continues: ] I suppose I lost my chance, though.

[ If it's true and his world is already gone...thinking of that actually helps him snap out of it. ]

Wait, no, that is not what I want—

[ Living in denial as usual. To calm down, Hibiki grabs another book. ]

Did you find anything interesting here?

[ Smooth. ]