Y-you had enough going on... dealing with my whining was like, the least important thing you hadta worry about.

[He'd do his best to keep her safe... Even as his cheeks reddened, his own eyes clenched shut. Important... relied on...

God. He wished he could've seen that, back then. He was so desperate something big, he missed the more subtle clues. That was on him and his own immaturity.]

Y-you're really, really special to me too...

[That kiss surprised him, and he let out of a breath, a soft, sheepish laugh escaping him.]

T-thanks Minako... [...does uh, he kiss her back? Is another hug okay?]