"Face me, Kamina!" Matthew shouts, maneuvering towards the right and sending another laser flying past Gurren's head-torso.

Inside the cockpit, Matthew is smiling. Simon's fighting spirit was awakened when Kamina's life was at stake. Thus, to get him fired up again, it has to look like Kamina's in danger! It's the perfect idea!

Matthew is also impressed at how authentic Kamina's sounds! It's as if he actually thinks he's in danger!