He doesn't like how deep this guy hits. It reminds him eerily of Shuichi – Shuichi at his most determined, in those moments when he was really trying to make some kind of connection, effort beyond what any of the others ever bothered with. It'd be thrilling in that same way, if Hinata wasn't set on picking at wounds Kokichi's been ignoring in hopes they'd heal up on their own.
But he's ready for it now, at least. He accepts the blow with an unwaveringly bored expression, killing the mood of Hinata's protag moment a bit with an idle attempt on Kokichi's part to blow his long bangs out of his face. He lets Hinata say his piece with an almost indulgent air, all fine fine whatever, and after the finisher he gives it a moment to settle. Then he flashes Hinata a smile in return, cheery and bright and utterly empty of sincerity.]
At least you're self-aware! Silver linings, right?
[A patronizing lil pat on the shoulder, careless of the blood on his hands or the fact that he has to reach up to manage it.]
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He doesn't like how deep this guy hits. It reminds him eerily of Shuichi – Shuichi at his most determined, in those moments when he was really trying to make some kind of connection, effort beyond what any of the others ever bothered with. It'd be thrilling in that same way, if Hinata wasn't set on picking at wounds Kokichi's been ignoring in hopes they'd heal up on their own.
But he's ready for it now, at least. He accepts the blow with an unwaveringly bored expression, killing the mood of Hinata's protag moment a bit with an idle attempt on Kokichi's part to blow his long bangs out of his face. He lets Hinata say his piece with an almost indulgent air, all fine fine whatever, and after the finisher he gives it a moment to settle. Then he flashes Hinata a smile in return, cheery and bright and utterly empty of sincerity.]
At least you're self-aware! Silver linings, right?
[A patronizing lil pat on the shoulder, careless of the blood on his hands or the fact that he has to reach up to manage it.]