 While visiting Kisa in the hospital, Hiro, shocked, confused, and sad, thought it would be better to stay away from Kisa.When she started middle school, Hiro tried to ignore her, thinking that it would prevent her from anymore attacks by Akito.When he found out she was being picked on by the other kids, he could not do anything as it would be awkward for him to defend her suddenly after months of ignoring.