"A-are you okay?" Satou flinched before he'd even yelled, being empathetic and all. It was enough of a bother to her that she herself didn't touch her milkshake until his brain freeze had subsided.

"Hm?" His question seemed roundabout. After all, it wasn't as if what she had casually blurted earlier wasn't on Satou's mind. She felt stupid for so openingly saying something like that. It wasn't a smart way to start a friendship, anyway. "You're referring to the fact I said I'd died, right? You don't need to worry. I'm sure it's possible to stay safe if you're smart about it, and I'll protect you."