[ the hilarity of ryo knowing about the head because he snooped and is literally now just waiting to see if akira will ever admit to having it. this is so stupid.

but the words are nice. ryo still isn't sure how much he can actually believe them, but at least for right now he tries to set the gnawing doubt and paranoia away in favor of being with his friend.

he's quiet for a moment. ]

I know that you were confused because I kept calling us friends. But that's because, more than anything, you're my best friend, Akira. Don't forget that.