[hearing that makes Manabu shiver a little, still braced for a well-deserved punch or shove that...really doesn't happen? as Kazuma goes on, he lifts his head, looking genuinely surprised by the response. at his feet, Magnet whimpers, beset by that raging mix of distress and motivating feelings this guy just isn't in full control or comprehension of.
utter bafflement:] You...would still help me...? [but...but isn't it bad? Kazuma's the friend for longer. from the same place! he has...way more right. it's definitely wrong to think or Ryunosuke as his property, but Manabu's mindset can't help but jump to that arbitrary way of thinking to further along the admonishments in his head. in his mind, it's bad enough that he's pining for a guy, isn't it? it's some guy who is off-limits, right?
right???]
Why aren't you...telling me to back off? I don't get it... [he straightens up, eyes wincing.] Aren't I...am I messed up or not?!
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utter bafflement:] You...would still help me...? [but...but isn't it bad? Kazuma's the friend for longer. from the same place! he has...way more right. it's definitely wrong to think or Ryunosuke as his property, but Manabu's mindset can't help but jump to that arbitrary way of thinking to further along the admonishments in his head. in his mind, it's bad enough that he's pining for a guy, isn't it? it's some guy who is off-limits, right?
right???]
Why aren't you...telling me to back off? I don't get it... [he straightens up, eyes wincing.] Aren't I...am I messed up or not?!