[ at that, he just lets out a loud gasp, not entirely unlike a high schooler being told that her bag is so last year. ]

No way! You don't find it cute? Not even a bit? That's a shame... You'll just be Alfendi, then.

[ explaining it would be a little difficult, anyway. ]

Of course I do. I've read lots of books and tried out lots of methods, but as you can see... I'm still here. But, you know — is it more idiotic than wanting to live?