『It's not that. I happen to like talking to you.』

( he pauses for a moment, as though contemplating his words. )

『It's that you have a positive personality, and mine is very negative. In magnetic theory, positives and negatives attract, but as we're living, breathing people with complex motivations and ambitions, it's detrimental for folks like you and I to "attract".

I think you're cute, so I wanted to forewarn you. That's all!』