[ The disconnect between what Mao is actually thinking and what is coming out of Ritsu's mouth is really throwing Mao off, but Ritsu is right about one thing: Mao's not going anywhere. He sits down next to Ritsu and is quiet for a long moment, thinking. ]

If you think that about yourself then it's whatever but I never said you were lazy or that you needed a babysitter. I don't know why you're talking like this. And I wanted to spend time with both of you but like, together? On the same side?