[O-Oh... That look hurts, if only because he knows it means that Hiyori is hurting in a way that he's not helping. He doesn't mean to rush her, oh hell no, but... what else can they do but try to make the situation as bearable as possible? It probably doesn't help that he's oblivious to half the discomfort everyone seems to be experiencing.
It isn't his intention to blame Hiyori for feeling the way she does. Never that. He's only trying to be comforting, as usual. Except this time it seems to be backfiring spectacularly.
He lets out a quiet breath as she encroaches on his space and hisses at him, eyes widening in clear shock at the news about Kaga.]
W-What? She said that? I.. I didn't know... [Well, now he can see why Hiyori's been so upset and on edge, at least. It's probably not helped by the way his face flushes at the thought as he goes over all their interactions since in his head.]
Hiyori... [He cringes as she rips the cloth in half, getting the impression that she wants to do similarly to Kaga. When she falls against him, he finally breathes a little deeper, petting at her hair softly.
There must be something he can do to help her, right...? But what? How does he help her get over knowing one of their closest friends wanted (wants?) to jump his bones? It probably doesn't help that so many of his actions seem to fluster Kaga inadvertently, making it look like he's flirting with her.
Which he's not! He's only trying to be his usual kind self, to make things better between them all. Hiyori's trying, too, he knows. She always does her best in any situation. Which is why seeing her struggle so with this pains him.]
Ah... Yeah, I understand. It's... terrible to think that somebody's coming after the one you love... But I mean, I'm hardly the best person to talk to about how to deal with those feelings, huh? [He laughs, though it's wry and self-deprecating.] I... admit I don't know what we should do in this instance. What I said stands though - I'm here for you...
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It isn't his intention to blame Hiyori for feeling the way she does. Never that. He's only trying to be comforting, as usual. Except this time it seems to be backfiring spectacularly.
He lets out a quiet breath as she encroaches on his space and hisses at him, eyes widening in clear shock at the news about Kaga.]
W-What? She said that? I.. I didn't know... [Well, now he can see why Hiyori's been so upset and on edge, at least. It's probably not helped by the way his face flushes at the thought as he goes over all their interactions since in his head.]
Hiyori... [He cringes as she rips the cloth in half, getting the impression that she wants to do similarly to Kaga. When she falls against him, he finally breathes a little deeper, petting at her hair softly.
There must be something he can do to help her, right...? But what? How does he help her get over knowing one of their closest friends wanted (wants?) to jump his bones? It probably doesn't help that so many of his actions seem to fluster Kaga inadvertently, making it look like he's flirting with her.
Which he's not! He's only trying to be his usual kind self, to make things better between them all. Hiyori's trying, too, he knows. She always does her best in any situation. Which is why seeing her struggle so with this pains him.]
Ah... Yeah, I understand. It's... terrible to think that somebody's coming after the one you love... But I mean, I'm hardly the best person to talk to about how to deal with those feelings, huh? [He laughs, though it's wry and self-deprecating.] I... admit I don't know what we should do in this instance. What I said stands though - I'm here for you...