Hate is a strong word, I have no idea why Ultimates give some people the time of day, but... he is protective of them, you're aware because of him being such a family man?

( as much as komaeda has been around him, he noticed that before removing his tally that he was very keen on family, but after, he seemed to not mention it as much. a curious thing, ah, he wonders, but he shrugs his shoulders as he looks at subaru now; giving his attention. )

They're still a child, and sheltered too, their father was never home, they lost their family, it was just them. To teach someone to grow isn't by force, you have to be considerate, once they know what it's like to be considered... ( the way komaeda notes them as more than a shopkeeper, he's considering them as someone else than what they want to be. subaru has been considered by the others because of his profession and his friends, that's where him and npckun differ. )

Once they have been, you can be inconsiderate, break their habit, help them grow... but there's nothing to nurture if they never had it. You should think about others, Akehoshi-kun, it really is because Amami-kun is considerate that's why he'd frown at you, or turn his head.

( amami is an easy read, he's insensitive, komaeda has spoken to him, and he has learned from his own mistakes that the other can blow him off. it's why he knows his place, enough to keep distance, and never ask for much. it's better that way, he finds, considering he does wind up rejected by his efforts. being in love is such a horrible feeling, at times, he wishes he could claw his heart out. )

...I think you'd hesitate, it'd be too late, and you'd get yourself killed too.

( because npckun isn't a friend, they're a lover, and subaru's delusional, but also bargaining. )