[ Having only gotten to enjoy celebrating one birthday with his classmates before, Yuta understands the overwhelm and doesn't bat an eye at the slight fluster. He's just pleased his gifts are well-received even if they feel inadequate for expressing the whole breadth of his appreciation for Yuji's existence as should be celebrated on this day. But maybe he can just put that to words instead.
He laughs a little, waving his hand in mild dismissal. ]
No, no, it's no problem. I should be the one thanking you. I didn't get to say it before back home [ because Maki was too busy ripping him a new one ] so thank you for everything you've done and for being you. I wish I could be as enduringly kind as you.
[ A wish to add to his foundation. Because Yuta is not just a copycat when it comes to techniques, his confidence is made from the traits he admires in his friends — Maki's unyielding strength, Toge's quiet consideration, Panda's personable warmth — and Yuji's lasting kindness despite everything is a newer inspiration to take and make his own. Yuta might have thrown his humanity away already, but perhaps the aspiration can keep him closer to it all the same. ]
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He laughs a little, waving his hand in mild dismissal. ]
No, no, it's no problem. I should be the one thanking you. I didn't get to say it before back home [ because Maki was too busy ripping him a new one ] so thank you for everything you've done and for being you. I wish I could be as enduringly kind as you.
[ A wish to add to his foundation. Because Yuta is not just a copycat when it comes to techniques, his confidence is made from the traits he admires in his friends — Maki's unyielding strength, Toge's quiet consideration, Panda's personable warmth — and Yuji's lasting kindness despite everything is a newer inspiration to take and make his own. Yuta might have thrown his humanity away already, but perhaps the aspiration can keep him closer to it all the same. ]