Even though she looks completely annoyed, Kokichi is practically glowing with excitement. He's got someone strong and reliable to keep him safe should things go sour. "You're right! I'm so sorry for making you think I was doubting you, but I have to make sure that I can trust everyone here, right? You understand, don't you? Strange place, new people, pairing up with strangers to go to a dangerous area into all kinds of unknown dangers?"

He's still smiling as he folds his hands behind his back. "And of course, I can't leave without you! It's much too dangerous for someone like me to be out there alone on my own. Just in case you were worried, of course."