[ The moment her hand touches his arm, he freezes up for a moment - and then he tugs his arm away and out of his reach the best he can, almost as if her touch burned him rather than being just a normal touch.

Before Itsuki can even think about it, the words already roll off his tongue instinctively. ]

W-what makes you think I'd want to trust you instead?

[ He's not sure why he's so surprised about this situation, moving his body in such a jerky way, his eyes darting around. What is this, anyway? Is he scared? Tempted? Offended? Which is it? ]

Even if that forced you here, I'm already here because I decided to join. [ A difference from most people who ended up here as part of something that wasn't their choice at all. ] What could even happen with me anymore?