[and he blinks in confusion]

You know Shads? [a grin] Funny that, he's not usually the type to make friends. Has red stripes, hair sticks up and always wearing a scowl right?

[shrugs] Don't worry, kid, you're not the first guy to get me confused for that faker. [the way he tosses the 'faker' nickname is affectionate, like a joke between friends. Then he just holds his hand out to Yuuta like it's the most normal thing in the world]

Sonic's the name, speed's my game! Nice to meet you.