"I'm not crying," she protests without thought but sighs a moment after. No use trying to hide it. Unlike some people, she can't wear a mask. "...But if I was, then maybe you just shouldn't make me cry in the first place."

Once again, Kido is stuck trying to read into everything. If he isn't pulling away, if he's trying to keep hold of her hand, too, then...? Is he trying to say it?

But all she wants is to hear it. It hurts but she's stubborn. She gives his hand a squeeze to encourage him.

"Kano, please. Come on." Kido gives him a small smile. "For your knight? If that's what you're trying to say... then please."