[To find security and comfort in the warmth of another and the wrap of them arms... that was not something Shindou experienced too often. Before he got into this relationship with Tsurugi, it had been a few years since he received it from even his parents.

No. That was inaccurate. It had been a few years since he sought it from his parents, let alone anybody else. He will eventually take over the Shindou business. He will eventually be the head of the family. As the "young master" of the house, as the guide and captain of Raimon Soccer, with so much expectation from those around him, he'd squared his shoulders to withstand the weight and convinced himself that he didn't feel any of it. If he sought comfort then, he was afraid he'd crumble.

Accepting Tsurugi's comfort like this did not make him crumble. In fact, it made him feel lighter, more secure. Stronger. When he hears him call his name, feels his chest rumble with that soft, deep voice, when he says that he's happy he thinks his own emotions might spill out of him in the form of tears, and he buries himself against him, holding him close.]

You're allowed, Kyousuke. You deserve every good thing that's happened to you, and will happen to you. I'm glad that you're happy. I'll make sure that you stay happy.