โโฆif youโre sure. Iโd be more than happy to hear what you have to say, though.โ
He frowned a bit but released Aizawa, knowing better than to push the man any further. He did leave the offer open, however.
โItโs not forcing if Iโm asking.โ
He did let his friend go, however, even while rebuttaling his doubts. As long as Aizawa spoke from the heart, his message would be received with respect and tact
โItโs pretty hard to make me uncomfortable.โ
It was actually pretty easy but he wouldnโt shy away from something as serious as what Aizawa might have to say.
That earns a small snort from the younger hero.
"It doesn't really have anything to do with weakness, Yagi, it's more I . . . don't want to make you uncomfortable . . ."
โWhatever it is, I think I can handle it. I have taken punches from All For One before, after all. Iโm not that weak.โ
Despite what his frail body might say. His spirit was as strong as ever and read to help.
He swallowed thickly, breath hitching as they looked at each other before his cheeks turned a darker pink.
". . . I don't know if you really want that, Yagi . . ."
โWhat youโre really thinking in that head of yours. Weโve worked together for a long time, Aizawa. I know when something is weighing on you.โ
He stared up into his eyes, the earlier weakness giving way to the usual fire they held.
โThereโs nothing to be sorry for. Iโm just willing to listen if you have something to say.โ
He gripped Aizawa gently by his waist, weakly keeping him in place.
โIโll do what I can, since youโre this concerned about it.โ
He let out a soft chuckle when Aizawa tugged on his bangs again.
โYouโre in a mood today, even for something like this. Whatโs on your mind?โ
โI know, I know. Iโd be just as upset if I lost any of you, though. I want to keep going until my body gives out. Then I can be at peace with retiring.โ
He lifted his hand to rest over Aizawaโs, giving his a weak, reassuring squeeze.
That earns a huff from the younger hero as he continues to hold the others face in his hand.
โYou staying alive isnโt *nothing*. And you donโt have to do any of this alone. Stop thinking you do.โ
โIโm sorry, Aizawa. I canโt just stand around and do nothing while people suffer. Theyโre counting on me and I canโt let them down.โ
He rested his cheek against Aizawaโs hand, releasing a soft, more relieved sigh. Relieved to finally get all of this off his chest. Toshi lookedโ
"You're a workaholic who's kept this country on its feet for decades. Coming down from that high is like a shock to your system. You can do *plenty* for them. You can live. You can be here. For a lot of people, that's all the push they need."
He softens a little, cupping the +
Gah!? His cheeks flushed a soft pink, sunken eyes widening at the weight pinning his lap down. He tilted his head back, blue eyes rising to meet an onyx gaze.
โโฆ.โ
He remained silent, waiting for his ally to continue.
That makes him click his tongue and he shifts to sit on the other's lap suddenly, facing him.
"You look at and listen to me right now, Toshinori Yagi."