[Itsuki can't help but smile in the face of Buzen's excitement, even if the rest of him is thrumming with worry. He's helped bandage so many wounds back at the prism that he's itching to do the same with Buzen now, even though he's about to get in the sword equivalent of a medbay pod.

Instead he scoots closer, making sure not to jostle Buzen too much as he lines himself right next to him. He presses his shoulder against his very lightly, as if asking him to lean on him. The fact that more blood will stain his yukata doesn't even register in his head,]

I was in the kitchen. [...he huffs a little] I didn't finish peeling the potatoes... Shuu-kun's gonna be mad.

[the way itsuki betrayed kashuu in order to run to buzen, his love]

I've been practicing in the dojo too. I've improved a lot -- I think I'll definitely surprise you.

[it's only been two months.......]