( he's gotten used to physical proximity thanks to hinata. except anya is still... someone he likes, very much so, so he pays it a little more mind than he ought to. no amount of exposure therapy is going to help his heart from doing that sad little flutter he gets when she's close by or worried about him— )

Th... Thank you, but that goes double for you. ( she's fussy? he is also fussy. ) You're working so much harder than me— it's not like I have any big, important dreams like you do.

( being an idol, making people smile, working so hard for that chance...

no, he's happy going to college and becoming a veterinarian for large animals. it's a small, meager dream compared to something like anya's. )

You don't have to worry about me, ( he finishes softly, hiding his face a little more in his scarf. ) But, um... It makes me happy that you do, too... But I still won't try to worry you too much, so you shouldn't worry about me at all—

( wheeze )