[It probably started when he first was begged by his victims to have mercy, then tempered by Sakura and her kind ways. A proper shinki guide, which Hiiro couldn't be because she was just as child herself. Blind leading the blind, really.

Now, though? He has so much more confidence in himself. Enough to strike out on his own without his father's "protection" to shield him from life.

Warmth overtakes him as they lean together, combining with the sweet smell of flowers to make him feel truly content.]

I mean, yeah, we do... But... [You know him, Hiyori. He likes to reiterate things and make sure they're still valid.]

Hehe... Thank you, Hiyori Iki, my most faithful follower~ [And girlfriend, as he's keen to remind her with a sudden kiss to the lips, soft and sweet.] So what did you want to do today to make it special, hmm?