Fortunately he couldn't yet hear the conversation with Hojo. He was still paying attention to Ayuma.<br/><br/>"You mean, why did I end up in there? Is that what you were trying to ask?"<br/><br/>Eventually he scowled and looked back toward her. "I guess my life just got a little too tough and I made some bad decisions."<br/><br/>He seemed rather detached when saying it. Honestly, though, it was rather true and naturally he was caught up against a tree for the longest time.<br/><br/>For a moment or two he actually seemed to be introspective about himself. Nevertheless, he realized that he couldn't say anything about that tree.<br/><br/>She probably wouldn't have believed him anyway.