[He says it so quickly, so easily. There's very little in Kazuma's demeanor that would give Ryunosuke any reason to doubt what he says.
So... Why does some small part of him feel so uneasy about this?
Is it possible that Ryunosuke's trust in his best friend has been so damaged, he can't even give Kazuma the benefit of the doubt? Can he no longer find it in himself, to have faith that his partner will keep his promises? Or... Are Ryunosuke's instincts-- the very thing he honed and learned to trust in during all those months in London-- legitimately trying to warn him of something?
He doesn't know. But the uncertainty leaves him feeling cold, somewhere in the deepest recesses of his soul. Is it any wonder that he still doesn't look totally reassured, in the end?
He still smiles back, though. It's tinged with hints of sadness and uncertainty, but it's also warm and affectionate and full of all his want to believe the best of his friend. Ryunosuke holds his hand out across the table expectantly, ready to briefly grasp Kazuma's own in a sort of reaffirmation of that promise.]
We certainly did, partner.
I... Have much to think about, before I make any kind of decision, but... It will be easier to make, knowing we'll still see that promise through together.
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So... Why does some small part of him feel so uneasy about this?
Is it possible that Ryunosuke's trust in his best friend has been so damaged, he can't even give Kazuma the benefit of the doubt? Can he no longer find it in himself, to have faith that his partner will keep his promises? Or... Are Ryunosuke's instincts-- the very thing he honed and learned to trust in during all those months in London-- legitimately trying to warn him of something?
He doesn't know. But the uncertainty leaves him feeling cold, somewhere in the deepest recesses of his soul. Is it any wonder that he still doesn't look totally reassured, in the end?
He still smiles back, though. It's tinged with hints of sadness and uncertainty, but it's also warm and affectionate and full of all his want to believe the best of his friend. Ryunosuke holds his hand out across the table expectantly, ready to briefly grasp Kazuma's own in a sort of reaffirmation of that promise.]
We certainly did, partner.
I... Have much to think about, before I make any kind of decision, but... It will be easier to make, knowing we'll still see that promise through together.