[Of course what happened to "Elan" was an outrage. But why take that out on him? That would only sour their karaoke date further. Though if it would feel good to have someone yell and make a fuss on his behalf, perhaps Hiyori can muster a tantrum or two.

For now, he takes the usual approach of trying to brighten up the mood. But that doesn't mean "Elan" is at fault for darkening it in the first place. Much as Hiyori tries, he knows it's impossible to avoid encountering ugly things in life.]

You don't need to apologize. There's someone who does need to apologize—actually, it sounds like there are several someones—but you're not at fault.

[Then he mutters,]

Though an apology might not cut it...

[Stripping five people's individuality away, and possibly even taking their lives? That's a crime that can't be easily atoned for. If Hiyori ever met the people responsible, he'd want more than just an apology.

But that's neither here nor there. Enough gloom!!! Focus on the positive!!! And he does manage to brighten up as he chimes in with the following:]

Something? I'd say that's everything. You can reach for whatever you please now—a new look, a new name, anything! But for now, I suppose we can just eat meat and sing our hearts out.

... that's not such a bad place to start, is it?