[something about that question catches his attention. Nageki sounded nervous... although he often did. Kaworu doesn't mind nudging people out of their comfort zones - it's something that's been quite useful to him, in many ways. That's not it, not what's making him hesitate in answering or encouraging him further.
His smile fades a little as a hint of surprise flashes over his face. This is familiar... this is like the night of Valentine's Day. Sitting here, playing music. Enticing that adorable hesitation from the other person. Marveling at the strange mess of feelings these Lilim give him.
But it's not the same. This is Nageki-kun. He had come here on his own. He said he was worried about him.]
...
[his warmth has mostly faded into a calm, stoney mask now, smiling only with a sense of muted realization.]
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His smile fades a little as a hint of surprise flashes over his face. This is familiar... this is like the night of Valentine's Day. Sitting here, playing music. Enticing that adorable hesitation from the other person. Marveling at the strange mess of feelings these Lilim give him.
But it's not the same. This is Nageki-kun. He had come here on his own. He said he was worried about him.]
...
[his warmth has mostly faded into a calm, stoney mask now, smiling only with a sense of muted realization.]
Nageki-kun... no. It's fine, you don't have to.