[Yuya stares, expression falling into bewilderment as Gongenzaka apologizes. Dramatically. He's silent at first, watching him.
And then, while Gongenzaka's head is still bowed, a grin cracks upon his face as laughter bubbles up in his throat. And then he can't contain it, giggling openly as he puts his hand on Gongenzaka's shoulder to steady them both.]
I didn't expect you to stop protecting me at all, Gongenzaka. [He was secure in himself despite all of this because he knows Gongenzaka would come for him through anything. Being strong enough on his own wasn't just, even mostly, for his sake.] I'm not doubting you.
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And then, while Gongenzaka's head is still bowed, a grin cracks upon his face as laughter bubbles up in his throat. And then he can't contain it, giggling openly as he puts his hand on Gongenzaka's shoulder to steady them both.]
I didn't expect you to stop protecting me at all, Gongenzaka. [He was secure in himself despite all of this because he knows Gongenzaka would come for him through anything. Being strong enough on his own wasn't just, even mostly, for his sake.] I'm not doubting you.