Lee shook his head, clearly unable to be so cavalier about this. "No. It would not be right for us to overlook this, Neji."

He heaved a heavy sigh. His gaze finally fell down to his hands in his lap, and he looked remorseful. "I must say first that I am quite sorry for how I acted previously. I was tired, and frustrated because I really did not realize you were... that we..."

He breathed another short puff of air, his brow furrowing. "Actually, I am still a little upset. How was I to know that we would certainly be partners just because Lain-san was sent home? It was never vocalized and... No. It does not matter." He shook his head and rubbed at his brow. He didn't often get headaches but this certainly felt like one starting. "I am sorry. I should have checked in with you first, regardless of our situation."