[but he does still feel, even if its not proper in social circles...

what a number of interesting queries there though. subaru looks up at the ceiling thoughtfully, leaning against the counter, and shrugs as his gaze returns to the confectionary. pepperoni wrapped blueberries... interesting.]

Natsume... is difficult and dishonest. [he can drawl it out like that, he guesses.] He's really all about appearance. I can get away with stuff 'cause we've known each other for a while, but other people can't.

[... he knows komaeda gets reactions out of natsume, and he's always teased that they seemed close, but subaru still wedges himself firmly into a spot he feels no one else can take. whether it's "keeper of natsume's humanity" or some less stupid title, he just

feels like he's the only one who can do it, safely.]

I know when to stop with him, and he knows that -- it's the same way with me. So it's more like... he wouldn't trust anyone else teasing him the same way? And it's not a job at all~, Natsume's my best friend! I want everyone else to be friends with him too~.

[hmm... some people can't feel...]