I nearly forgot! [He isn't quite aware of just how far behind him V/V is and he can't quite hear her over his own heavy tread on the steps. It bothers him that he was so easily sidetracked from his goal.

Would Ryotaro be upset with him? Hana certainly would.

…That's when he finally realises he can't hear Ryotaro. Then that he can't hear V/V. He slows a little, trying to glance behind him without tripping over his own feet.]