He finds himself missing the warmth and reassurance of his hand - a strange and unwelcome thought that he tries to shake out of his head as he draws his hand back.

"I'll admit I'm curious when you put it so mysteriously, but I'll be patient."

He does suppose he has the bias and benefit of being someone Kise respected, but...

"And it isn't as if I haven't seen the difference. You were generally unaware of my existence the entirety of our first year at Teikou."