[ Adachi shook his head, finally lifting his head. He didn't realize he started crying out of rage at himself until he did so, and he swiped angrily at his face before he answered. ]

No. I said I would after this, but I'm not even sure how to approach it after that disaster.

[ He let his arm drop with a thump against the barrier. ]

Not that it matters much in the grand scheme of things, hunh? My promise obviously means shit if people like that damn brat exist.