[ he keeps saying it's stupid. It's probably stupid. No, it's definitely stupid. And yet, for some reason, it irks them. They don't let just anyone get this close to them with a few sweet words. Mizuki Ioti doesn't get used. They're not a stupid morning regret. And if he's not aware of that, they're going to make sure he learns it. ]

Weren't you listening before? I don't do stupid things, Majima-kun. I think everything through.

[ they snake their gloved fingers through his without hesitation this time, setting down their near-empty glass with their other hand. ]

... Including you.

[ it's not like they're in love with him - they're not. This isn't the time or the place for love. But it's not nothing, either, and they're not going to pretend otherwise. They lean in just a little, violet hair slipping from their shoulder as they give him a dry smile. ]

What do you want?