Regardless he laughs - because it's not something that he dislikes. Hiyori won't be outright rude to her right now, but there is something sincere in the way that he tilts his head and looks at her with a budding fondness. He likes to pick things up and treasure them, whether it be cute dogs or people who have lost their way. It'd be bad for her to get the wrong idea...
But worse than that, it'd be terrible if she were to fail and he were to be stuck in this extended engagement. Helping her would help him.
Yet there's something genuinely soft and sincere in his expression as he hums - ]
You needn't worry, Il-san. [he so rarely uses proper honorifics with anyone...] I'll take care of her to the best of my ability.
[Il does indeed look a little more at ease when Hiyori says he'll take care of her. As he's been able to see, Hiyori's ability is rather on-point - so he feels that he can safely entrust Yona to him.
In the context of Reimei Academy, anyway.
This doesn't mean he wants to leave them unchaperoned.
"Very well... she'll be relying on your guidance." Yona makes a face, which her father doesn't see - or does he? - before he nudges her lightly. "Thank him again, Yona."
[Leave them unchaperoned, Il!!!! Hiyori is so, so clearly on his best behavior after all. Regardless he gives a smile at that, gracious and welcoming. It's all part of being an idol to know exactly what mask to put on in order to be loved, after all.]
You're welcome, Yona.
[A tilt of his head.]
If we're to be married then I'd best practice how to properly look after you, shouldn't I? I'm sure there's a lot to learn.
[ - because you need so much help.
Also if they're to be married.
But if he says it angelically enough surely it doesn't raise any red flags.]
[If. Big if. The biggest if there is, because Yona fully intends to get out of this, somehow.
...but that's not something she can say in front of her father, either. Somehow she gets the idea that she and Hiyori have the same thing in mind, which is as much of a relief as it is an annoyance. She can count on him not to raise a stink if she makes her way out of this engagement, but she doesn't want to be in sync with him.
At all.
Ever.]
Looking after me isn't as difficult as you're imagining. [Il knows that's not true, but he holds his tongue. He doesn't want this engagement to fall through, after all.] Still, I appreciate your help.
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[translation: we'll see about that.
Regardless he laughs - because it's not something that he dislikes. Hiyori won't be outright rude to her right now, but there is something sincere in the way that he tilts his head and looks at her with a budding fondness. He likes to pick things up and treasure them, whether it be cute dogs or people who have lost their way. It'd be bad for her to get the wrong idea...
But worse than that, it'd be terrible if she were to fail and he were to be stuck in this extended engagement. Helping her would help him.
Yet there's something genuinely soft and sincere in his expression as he hums - ]
You needn't worry, Il-san. [he so rarely uses proper honorifics with anyone...] I'll take care of her to the best of my ability.
[and he... means that?]
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In the context of Reimei Academy, anyway.
This doesn't mean he wants to leave them unchaperoned.
"Very well... she'll be relying on your guidance." Yona makes a face, which her father doesn't see - or does he? - before he nudges her lightly. "Thank him again, Yona."
...ugh.]
...thanks for your help, Hiyori.
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You're welcome, Yona.
[A tilt of his head.]
If we're to be married then I'd best practice how to properly look after you, shouldn't I? I'm sure there's a lot to learn.
[ - because you need so much help.
Also if they're to be married.
But if he says it angelically enough surely it doesn't raise any red flags.]
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...but that's not something she can say in front of her father, either. Somehow she gets the idea that she and Hiyori have the same thing in mind, which is as much of a relief as it is an annoyance. She can count on him not to raise a stink if she makes her way out of this engagement, but she doesn't want to be in sync with him.
At all.
Ever.]
Looking after me isn't as difficult as you're imagining. [Il knows that's not true, but he holds his tongue. He doesn't want this engagement to fall through, after all.] Still, I appreciate your help.
[You glorified babysitter.
Yikes, Yona.]