[ .................... does he ruin the fact that it was because of a magic mask and he didn't want makoto to feel so bad and it was probably only their second meeting?

he almost blurts it out before he remembers that the angry friend was a very common trope, and he knows better than to tempt fate. so all he does is laugh lightly as he takes a sip of the tea he's brewed for himself. ]

She really is super sweet. Always looks out for me, and makes sure I'm not pushing myself... if anyone got lucky, it's me. I would've thought my scars alone would be enough to push people away...

[ just going to ignore the self deprecation in favor of loving makoto. ]