It didn't surprise me in the slightest from the boy who stabbed my hand clear and welcomed every dire situation with an exhilarated smile on his face.

(Unfortunately for Masaomi, physical discomfort or pain doesn't make Aoba even blink - courtesy of Ran Izumii. It simply leads him to take his free hand to wrap around Masaomi's wrist, nails sinking as a warning to let go.

Without Blue Square, Aoba is vulnerable. He's the brains, not necessarily the brawl as much as he likes to partake in the violent chaos.)