Was Ryusei being that obvious? It wasn't like Kengo to give anyone any slack. Ryusei took a deep breath, straightened his shoulders. "I'm sorry. I know I'm not—"

It couldn't be the reaction Kengo wanted from someone who instigated and reciprocated like that, but Kengo seemed to understand all the same. It discomfited Ryusei, made him feel like he had no control over the situation. He should have been able to, but hindsight wouldn't help him now.

"Kengo..." he started as he hesitated by the door on his way out. "Thank you."