[ He's .... losing track a little bit on what each word is supposed to mean, but he can infer easily from Toge's actions. Mikoto looks with curiosity when the other boy starts pulling his hood down. By now, he's become comfortable with Toge's presence, and so there's much less hesitance in his body language and voice. He settles into a tone more relaxed, and underneath the shy exterior he's just like any other teenage boy. ]

You've got one too? If it's part of the crystal we came out of, that's gross.

[ He lifts his shirt slightly to reveal the crystal lodged just above his hip. ]

I don't want it on me, but ... [ Quieter: ] pulling it out is scary ...

[ He's a coward. ]