( to say that this confession comes as a surprise is probably an understatement — can't really, fully capture how much this actually catches amami off-guard. even so, his eyes only widen for a moment. rather than lingering on the unexpectedness, there's an earnest interest in hinata's words, a surprising degree of intensity underlying his gaze. )

It's rough, huh? I mean, being surrounded by all these others with talents, and it really shows. They've dedicated their lives to these things, yknow? Maybe they're a little eccentric, sure, but they're amazing, too. Surrounded by all of them, you can't help but wonder, "What about me?"

( there's a moment where he pauses, a wry smile forming on his own lips, but he carries on conversationally with absent, open gestures as he speaks. )

It's kind of exciting, actually — thinking that there's something out there you're that passionate about, right? And kind of frustrating too, not knowing what it might be... I'm sure you had already considered if it could have all just been a mistake, right? Or, even worse, what if it was a talent you didn't want?

I think I might get it — where you're coming from.

( why it matters to him so much, but... he doesn't want to go too into it until he hears a little more from hinata's perspective. )