Mm, it's the same for me. People usually don't get close unless they want something from me. That's why I don't allow a lot of people to get very close to me. I don't want to be someone's friend just because of what I am and who I am related to.

It's so terribly difficult to separate yourself from the things that people want to use you for.

[Haru opens up a little more there. Jude...well, Jude deserved to hear it. This tiny piece of information that she holds onto because she doesn't want to hurt anyone's feelings.]

Oh...? You were expelled before you graduated?

[SOUNDS AN AWFUL LOT LIKE AKIRA.]