[He glances up at him, a little surprised. Then he looks into his eyes and could tell that Mikazuki is being truthful. It still confuses him though how Mikazuki doesn’t seem to mind at all... His way of thinking is so different from his own sometimes...

And Ichigo isn’t ready to hear that at all. It would upset him greatly in fact. He is very faithful and loyal after all, and expects others to be the same.

He nods. It makes sense that Mikazuki loves Tsurumaru, they are family in a way after all. The mention of the word ‘love’ though makes him feel a little guilty again.]

Actually, he told me he... loves me... but I... well, I do love him too, but... it feels different from the love I feel for you. It’s not the same...

[He embraces Mikazuki, burying his face against his chest.]

It’s not the same at all. You are the one I love the most and the only one I feel this way towards.