[That request gets a small laugh out of Hiroto. Not because he'd be denied it--quite the opposite--but because it was something that could have very well gone unsaid. Midorikawa was one of them, and ever since the fall of Aliea they'd stuck together through better or worse, and it was probably the reason why everyone in Sun Garden would now give a wary glance to any boy sporting a blue ponytail that passed by.

He knew Midorikawa loved that boy more than anyone. They shared secrets, they shared dreams, and Hiroto had been the first one told when Midorikawa had said he wanted to confess. He knew this would work out somehow, even if the answer isn't clear for the moment. After all, the stars still shine when clouds cover them up, don't they? You just have to try and wait a few nights to see them again.]

You've always had it, Ryuuji.

We're all right here for you, and we always will be.


[His thumbs reach up to brush the tears from his friends face, smiling as gently and warmly as he can.]

Do you want to see if there's some sweets left over from dinner we can have? I've heard sweets help.