Before he could think through what he was doing, Eiji had moved forward again and balled his fist, his feeling of determination creeping back in.

"But if the two of us work together, won't we be more powerful than if we were on our own? We both care about Hina-chan, so because we have a common goal I know we can get along." He locked eyes with him, hoping that this time what he was saying would do good. "That, and... before, you said she deserves better. I really believe you can make that happen."