[ Yuji can really empathise. It doesn’t matter to him what the others say about who is to blame for what back him, he carries the weight of it. He had made choices that allowed these things to happen. Consuming the finger, dying, failing to kill Mahito before he was merged with Kenjaku, making the Binding Vow… How is he meant to avoid blaming himself for those things?

Raidou’s weight against his body keeps him calm, however, and he sinks into it, closing his eyes for a moment. A part of him questions whether or not he deserves something like this, if he’s even allowed to like someone and have it returned the way he does right now. His hands are stained with blood, and Raidou doesn’t know enough of it to make a judgement.

The idea of telling him makes him hurt, so he keeps his mouth shut. ]

I like to see their happiness. That’s what I always wanted for them, so if I can contribute a little then I’m really glad. [ A pause, and his hand strokes through the back of Raidou’s hair gently. ] I want the same thing for you as well.