[Virus just smiles as if he understands. But the concept of "friendship" has never been something he comprehended or had any interest in. Aoba is something he values because he covets him, like someone might want an interesting book or trinket. But friendship? Virus has always lacked the capacity for that and he doesn't care to change the fact. Even his association with Trip is something born of convenience and happenstance... At least on his part.

He hums innocently.]

That's a shame.

[That smile grows ever so slightly, a brow raising.]

Not "that" lonely? That last thing I'd want is for Aoba-san to be even a little lonely. We should live together.