Because-- [Mabel takes a deep breath, curling her fingers into tiny fists and closing her eyes. Holding her breath for a few moments, she slowly lets it out.]

Listen. If you meet Hiko, you'll see. He is a really okay guy! I don't think it's fair to judge someone by what other people say about them. How do you know your partner just doesn't like him? What if they're rivals, like Pacifica and I? Sure you don't like her either, but if I was someone you just met like your partner, wouldn't you rather meet her first and form your own opinion?

Or are you just going to believe what everyone tells you?