( He's quiet, Melon approaching and observing with Hakusan. It isn't completely improved but yes. He's certain that Chougi is healing. He's watched Chougi's health deteriorate for so long, he's acutely aware of even this small change.
He pulls back when Chougi says the exact thing that Hakusan was also thinking. )
Eh? ( It's soft, confused and he raises his sleeve to his face again but this time, he ducks behind it, seemingly needing a moment to collect himself and think. The only way this could be cured is if the one Chougi loves returns the feelings and so if Chougi is getting better... ) I... do?
( He...
Ah.
Quietly, uncertainly, )
I love Yamanbagiri Chougi...?
( Is that possible? Can someone like him truly love someone else? Even though he is a tsurugi and unable to act human like katana....? Melon hops onto his shoulder, nuzzling his face, almost encouragingly, )
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He pulls back when Chougi says the exact thing that Hakusan was also thinking. )
Eh? ( It's soft, confused and he raises his sleeve to his face again but this time, he ducks behind it, seemingly needing a moment to collect himself and think. The only way this could be cured is if the one Chougi loves returns the feelings and so if Chougi is getting better... ) I... do?
( He...
Ah.
Quietly, uncertainly, )
I love Yamanbagiri Chougi...?
( Is that possible? Can someone like him truly love someone else? Even though he is a tsurugi and unable to act human like katana....? Melon hops onto his shoulder, nuzzling his face, almost encouragingly, )
I... love Yamanbagiri Chougi.