However, hope always endures, and always overcomes. That's what makes hope so magnificent! It will always exist within the world, as its only saving grace. Of course, I wouldn't expect someone like you to understand that.

Still, I won't hold it against you for not understanding; even humans can barely grasp the true nature of hope.

And as thanks for your papier mâché kindness, I'll return your gesture: you're free to call me Komaeda, if you wish.

[ said noncommittally, less like if that's what you'd like and more like i don't really care ]