[Shuichi falls silent, folding his fingers in front of his chin and staring at a spot on the table, apparently in deep thought.]
[Yes, Kokichi did tell him how he really feels earlier, and he hasn't forgotten that. And...he gets it. Really, he does. Not for exactly the same reasons as Kokichi, sure, but he's felt that sense of helplessness before.]
...Oma-kun, I want you to start training with me.
[His eyes flick upward to settle on Kokichi's face as abruptly as the words leave his mouth. And while his tone is as calm and even as it usually is, there's a rare hint of assertiveness to it. Just enough to make it clear that this isn't a request, but not quite enough to make it a command either. Kokichi is free to refuse, but he's going to have to do more than simply say "Don't wanna" and expect Shuichi to roll over like usual and go with it.]
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[Yes, Kokichi did tell him how he really feels earlier, and he hasn't forgotten that. And...he gets it. Really, he does. Not for exactly the same reasons as Kokichi, sure, but he's felt that sense of helplessness before.]
...Oma-kun, I want you to start training with me.
[His eyes flick upward to settle on Kokichi's face as abruptly as the words leave his mouth. And while his tone is as calm and even as it usually is, there's a rare hint of assertiveness to it. Just enough to make it clear that this isn't a request, but not quite enough to make it a command either. Kokichi is free to refuse, but he's going to have to do more than simply say "Don't wanna" and expect Shuichi to roll over like usual and go with it.]