[But it's just then that all the relief, the pining, the stupid joy at being around him again hits him all at once in a display of absolutely supreme timing.
And an unfamiliar smile forms on his face, one Kaito hasn't seen before. It's soft, and it's sweet - reserved, almost, unlike almost evey other one of Kokichi's expressions - it's gentle.
He almost looks like a normal boy. Not Kokichi Oma, Ultimate Supreme Leader. Just...Kokichi.]
Okay. Have a nice night. I'll see you in the morning.
[He turns away. Then, said very quietly--]
...I'm glad you're here. Really.
[That's all the honesty he can manage. And he immediately starts walking off without looking back. Back to the living room.]
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And an unfamiliar smile forms on his face, one Kaito hasn't seen before. It's soft, and it's sweet - reserved, almost, unlike almost evey other one of Kokichi's expressions - it's gentle.
He almost looks like a normal boy. Not Kokichi Oma, Ultimate Supreme Leader. Just...Kokichi.]
Okay.
Have a nice night. I'll see you in the morning.
[He turns away. Then, said very quietly--]
...I'm glad you're here. Really.
[That's all the honesty he can manage. And he immediately starts walking off without looking back. Back to the living room.]