Eh, I had this idea in my head that if I could defeat him I'd be able to take his place, then I'd have to be recognized. [you know, nbd.]

It's possible. But instead, something better happened. See, when I was fighting him, I was kinda reckless. I didn't really care if I got hurt, but... even though I'd never met him really, even though the Tenth had every reason to hate me, he ... he cared. [Gokudera's voice goes very quiet, and he leaned against Makoto's shoulder.] He cared if I got hurt.