[ Friend. This is the first time Hakusan has expressed his feelings toward someone else so clearly and Chougi feels so very proud of him even as the specific word stings. But what stings even worse is the sound of Hakusan's sharp inhale and the trembling of his shoulders. ]

No-- No, Hime. Hakusan.

[ Chougi leans forward and puts his hands on Hakusan's shoulders. Look at him. He called you by name and he never does that. Look at him, Hakusan. ]

I will be okay.

[ The weird thing is, he actually believes it when he says it. ]

And even if I'm not, that's okay, too. Because even if I had the chance, I wouldn't ever want to change the way I feel...about you.