Kanda knew the gestures well and he had no choice, he felt. For some reason Ami thought this guy important so he had to respect her. He didn't respect anyone but very few, Ami had changed a lot of his character since their first meeting. Master Chief should be grateful.

"How the hell am I supposed to know why she picked me?" He ended up responding, a little upset he had left his soba uneaten. "Were you hoping she would pick you or something? Is that why you've been such a pain in the ass?"