[ ...he should spell it out exactly? Mm, that probably is best. But he also just smiles quietly for a moment before he responds. Straightens and composes himself to make sure he says it as cleanly and clearly as possible. ]

Please rely on me sometimes too.

[ Said simply. With just a faint curl of a smile. ]

Because what I'd like... it's for us both to rely on each other. [ Maybe that's painfully obvious? But especially with everything Shouto's done for him... it needs to be said, too. It's still important to voice those things even if they are implied and understood.

Because sometimes they weren't understood entirely. ]

You don't have to say anything if you don't want to. I just wanted to say that.