I imagine he's going to get in front of her, knowing she's not going to be able to turn, to stop her from crashing into the side.Kotaro noticed Kanae was scared, which is why he tried to have her sit this one out
I dont know if I was stroking out but that beginning part describing the Heart Shaped holes reads like garbled nonsense
It's easy to forget, but Kotaro genuinely does not give a shit about the girls other than Sumika, who he trusts and appreciates as a friend.The other girls didn't ask Kotaro why. Yes, his fault.