[At least once more, Mikan, as always. The idea of Komaeda being important to people is still a difficult one for him to adjust to - especially his classmates, when his own memories only extend to them being at their least tolerant. (With some justification, of course. No one's at their most accepting and trusting in a mutual killing game.)

At her question, he looks thoughtful.] Well, I'd say that gods are definitely a product of hope, aren't they? After all, one could argue that the belief in gods even existing is a form of hope. And then asking them to grant prayers and wishes...that's hope too, right? So hope does have a bearing on the heavens and what we do here, I think.

[He gives her a curious look.] Or did you mean right here and now?