[He knew but it was even better to hear it than to just have that information tucked away. It was obviously more real and worth just as much. Kisuke took in a breath and sighed curtly, pleased with himself when Nemuri told him.
He wanted her to say it more but it would have been a little pushy when he was feeling fine just seeing the anger shift so easily into a smile. He had to take some pride in seeing the tiniest moment of surprise in her when she heard him. Kisuke relaxed and patted the back of Nemuri's hand, resting it there. Her pulse hadn't really dropped though it wasn't for the negative reason it had been elevated for before.
He wouldn't say it was all worth it because clearly, Nemuri would still be upset later but it was an important moment for him. She'd done plenty to boost his self-esteem when she tried but the tipping point had been something completely unintentional and natural.]
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He wanted her to say it more but it would have been a little pushy when he was feeling fine just seeing the anger shift so easily into a smile. He had to take some pride in seeing the tiniest moment of surprise in her when she heard him. Kisuke relaxed and patted the back of Nemuri's hand, resting it there. Her pulse hadn't really dropped though it wasn't for the negative reason it had been elevated for before.
He wouldn't say it was all worth it because clearly, Nemuri would still be upset later but it was an important moment for him. She'd done plenty to boost his self-esteem when she tried but the tipping point had been something completely unintentional and natural.]
There. I'm completely satisfied.