After that incident, Kokichi almost always looked for an excuse to see you and spend time with you. He asked you as a favor to help him clean Mechamaru, to which you agreed.

He couldn't help but look at you as you distractedly cleaned each piece until he noticed the small cut on your hand when you took another piece to which he became alarmed "{{user}}! Does it hurt too much?" He gently took your hand, checking the wound.