[Oh he fully knows he's the only one with that problem, but do you know where the best place to hide feelings like that is? In plain sight, of course. The more he can play this stuff off as a joke or as messing around with him, the better. He'll never have a reason to suspect any different if he does that.

Though, even with that logic, he can only manage a little hum of agreement when Shuichi actually says that's what it is. Still, he manages a smile as he turns around, walking backwards so he can face him while he talks.]

Hey, you should get some tea with me! You obviously don't plan on eating, but the place we're going has really good tea, and it'd be nice to share some with you.