[ It's not until "little brother" that he really reacts; then, he huffs a laugh through his nose and affectionally butts the side of his head into the side of Souji's. ]
I'll do my best. [ Looks up at him properly, with a real smile. ] Thanks, Souji.
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[ somewhat incredulous. sighs a lot and lets his chin rest in his hands. ]
I was so nervous including it, and he didn't even seem to notice...
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... He's kind of oblivious, isn't he?
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[ He echoes, soft and incredulous and more than a bit flat. sighs again and just lets his eyes fall shut. ]
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Maybe just a little, but that's not a bad thing. It just means you have to try a little bit harder.
And you know I'll be right here to help you out.
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... I know. [ with quiet gratitude. ] I'm not sure I want to disturb the way things are, though. I'm not unhappy.
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[ He'll continue to half-hug his brother as they talk. ]
I'll text Keigo in a few days to ask him what's up with Yosuke. Try not to worry too much until then, little brother.
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I'll do my best. [ Looks up at him properly, with a real smile. ] Thanks, Souji.