Logic like that is irrelevant, even if it's true. It's you who did it, and that's what makes it meaningful to me.
[as he speaks, he reaches for one of Nageki's hands again and gives it a squeeze. Nageki gives this nebulous concept of "everyone else" far too much credit, while downplaying the things he does out of the goodness of his own heart. Beneath the surface of that humility is a self-aggrandizing attitude - the sort of thing that just makes Kaworu even more grateful and affectionate for him.
His face suddenly brightens, and he pulls his hand away just so he can place both on the piano keys.]
I'll play you a song, and then maybe we can walk back together. How does that sound?
[Nageki can't tell himself that he agrees with Kaworu, but he goes silent all the same, unwilling to argue -- especially if it will make him look as though he's unappreciative, or as though he doesn't want Kaworu to think he was doing it out of compassion. he's happy to be thanked, whether it's warranted or not.
he's a little relieved that Kaworu lets go of his hand again purely out of shyness, setting it back in his lap and watching Kaworu closely, glad that he looks so much less clouded than before. maybe he made the right decision in coming here, and even if it isn't anything special... being able to cheer his friend up is special enough to him.]
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[as he speaks, he reaches for one of Nageki's hands again and gives it a squeeze. Nageki gives this nebulous concept of "everyone else" far too much credit, while downplaying the things he does out of the goodness of his own heart. Beneath the surface of that humility is a self-aggrandizing attitude - the sort of thing that just makes Kaworu even more grateful and affectionate for him.
His face suddenly brightens, and he pulls his hand away just so he can place both on the piano keys.]
I'll play you a song, and then maybe we can walk back together. How does that sound?
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he's a little relieved that Kaworu lets go of his hand again purely out of shyness, setting it back in his lap and watching Kaworu closely, glad that he looks so much less clouded than before. maybe he made the right decision in coming here, and even if it isn't anything special... being able to cheer his friend up is special enough to him.]
Alright.