[A wince. She can almost hear the lack of approval points in that response, even as he ribs her. It's not even something that upsets her that much, usually, but it upsets other people. The way Ken had cried when he'd first seen her here had really driven that home.
The only other ones who know are Goro and Dazai. Does she want Scott to know...? It wouldn't be better for him to know. But maybe it's fair that he knows?
She wasn't supposed to have to think about all of this!]
...I just don't want you to be sad. [She glances sideways at him with her normal smile. Even if it's smaller than usual, it's still as genuine as ever.] I really like spending time with you, so...
[He'd be sad, she's sure of it. He's not the type to be bitter or judgemental like Goro, or flippant like Dazai. He's too normal for that.]
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The only other ones who know are Goro and Dazai. Does she want Scott to know...? It wouldn't be better for him to know. But maybe it's fair that he knows?
She wasn't supposed to have to think about all of this!]
...I just don't want you to be sad. [She glances sideways at him with her normal smile. Even if it's smaller than usual, it's still as genuine as ever.] I really like spending time with you, so...
[He'd be sad, she's sure of it. He's not the type to be bitter or judgemental like Goro, or flippant like Dazai. He's too normal for that.]