'My god, she actually did it!' Houshi proceeds to break out in a cold sweat before exclaiming, "I think both of our chances are pretty much nihil at this point. So, I say we pass together or die together. Besides, who ever heard of a solo squad?" Looks like Houshi's coping mechanism was comedy. Then, another sudden realization, "Also, who's to say you won't kill us both now anyway? I know I'm not gonna keep quite about a friend's death if I survive this."

He caught Yousuke out of his peripheral, while keeping Cybele front in center, waiting for his response. He realized at this moment that while they just met, he was really going to have to got to know him if they survived this ordeal.