[Komaeda isn't so terrible at reading Atem after all these years that he doesn't see the discomfort. His expression softens, however, as he leads the way into the cottage and towards the kotatsu where two cups and a teapot have been laid out beside an assortment of snacks.]

I'm glad that you've finally been able to come visit, I've been wanting to show you this for a long time.

[He offers up the sitting pillow on one side of the table, and takes the other.]

It's nice not being in the city... Though I suppose you and Ryou-kun have already been enjoying that sort of life longer than I have.

[His voice grows quieter, more thoughtful, as he pours them both a cup of tea before opening up a package of rice crackers for himself.]