[ He looks a little surprised by the shift in topic, but in a second he sighs. ]

Of course I am. Anyone would be tense with someone new moving into their home they don't get along with. But-

[ He raises his head again. ]

The difference is I've gone through this a couple of times now with a bunch of different people. Some of them I managed to get along with better than others. Eventually.

[ He tries to appear determined despite his nerves. ]

I have no idea what that might look like in our case. I just know that I should give it a shot. Just like all of the other new housemates.

[ So maybe it's harsh, but in this respect... Riku's just like anyone else. ]