For a moment, Gongenzaka looks rather stunned, almost stepping back. And then his expression hardens, the boy standing straight once more. "...You are not the first- and no doubt not the last- to form such a deal," he begins firmly, shaking his head. "...Nor are you likely the first, or last, to have the thoughts you have. However..!" he suddenly barks, voice rising, "That is no reason to simply resign yourself to such fears..! It is no reason, to simply determine that trying is pointless..! If your power frightens you, then you must work to master that fear! If it is uncontrolled, you work to obtain that control! Work to understand it!

"And more importantly... ...You are not alone here, after all..! And there are those here who desire to do nothing but help those of us who have things to learn- those for whom it is their job..! So then- accept that help! What you choose to do, and what you choose to ignore...It absolutely matters..!"